Update on application in Savannakhet, Laos 12 month non immi multiple entry O visa based on being married to a Thai national. Current as of 11/06/2019. Please be sure to have all your documents ready to avoid frustration & disappointment. The list of necessary documents have been mentioned on this forum enough without me having to list them again.
1. If applying on a Monday arrive early! The consulate opens its gates at 9am (not 8:30am as the sign outside the gate shows). I arrived at 6:30am & was 2nd in line.
2. All my required documents were in order & it's not necessary for your spouse to attend, however, unless you're fluent in Thai it helps in the event of unexpected questions.
3. Collection is the following day at 2pm, I arrived at 11:30am & was 6th in line. A few people learnt the lesson of arriving 'on time' on a Monday.
4. If you're missing a document, but, have an electronic copy, a print & copy shop directly across the road will print them & give you access to their Wifi connection for a reasonable cost.
5. Take a breath, this is important, anger will get you nowhere fast. I've witnessed this on several occasions.
If you have any specific questions please add a comment on this post so we can share information with everyone in the group. All the best folks, nothing has really changed except longer queues since Vientiane implemented the online appointment system.
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This post provides an update on the application process for a 12-month non-immigrant multiple entry O visa at the Savannakhet consulate in Laos, specifically for those married to Thai nationals. Key points include arriving early to avoid long lines, ensuring all necessary documents are prepared, and the helpfulness of having a Thai-speaking spouse during the application. The process includes a next-day collection of the visa and highlights the option to print documents if needed. The author encourages readers to ask questions for shared information.
