What should I know before going to Laos for a Non-Immigrant O Visa application?

Sep 26, 2019
5 years ago
Thomas *******
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Thank you for letting me join this group, l have to go to Lao tomorrow to get a new non immigrant O visa, is there any thing important that I need to know?
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The user is preparing to apply for a Non-Immigrant O Visa in Laos and seeks advice. Key points discussed include the necessity for an advance online booking in Vientiane, the variance in application procedures at different locations (like Savannakhet allowing walk-ins), the specific requirements for retirement visas, and the possibility of applying from within Thailand instead of Laos. Several comments emphasized the importance of knowing the type of Non-O visa being applied for and highlighted the necessary financial requirements.
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Michael ********
Lucky there not many different types of NON O or this could be confusing :).
Ron *******
This is going to be an epic thread πŸ€”
Michael ********
He needs Norwood.
Ron *******
@James *******
neither does he!
James ********
@Ron ******
we still do not have all the pieces to the puzzle...
James ********
Are you MARRIED TO A THAI?
James ********
Why go to Laos... outside Thailand to get the Non O for retirement???

In most Immigration Offices you can do it INSIDE Thailand.

Laos REQUIRES 800,000 Thai baht banked in a Thai bank for the Non O
James ********
SAVANNAKHET...

Types of Visa: Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (For the purpose of retirement in Thailand)

Non-Immigrant Visa "O" is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the purpose of retirement in Thailand. The validity of visa is 3 months. The permitted length of stay is up to 90 days from the date of arrival in Thailand.

Required documents

Visa application form [Download] which is completely filled out and signed by the applicant

Original passport or travel document (must not expire within 180 days and contain at least two complete empty visa pages) and A copy of passport (The page (s) shows the applicant's photo, name, date, and place of birth and the expiration date of passport)

Two (2) photos of the applicant (3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken within 6 months)

Bank statement (minimum of THB 800,000) or Certification of Income (minimum of THB 65,000 monthly)

Official letter from the concerned Embassy / Consulate of applicant's nationality

Visa Fee: 2,000 Baht (Single Entry)

Notes

Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary.

Visa Fee must be paid in Thai Baht only. Visa Fees are not refundable in any cases.

Document in foreign languages ​​must be translated into Thai. If translated into English, it should be notarized by notary organs or the applicant's diplomatic / consular mission.

The applicant must sign on each page of copies of documents.

Non-Immigrant Visa "O" is issued to those wishing to travel to Thailand for retirement, work or life at the end of the age of 3 months. The period of permission for staying in Thailand is no more than 90 days at a time.

Documents for visa application

Visa application (Download)

Original passport with copy (At least 180 days old) showing photos, name-surname, date of birth, place of birth And the expiration date of the passport

2 photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm in size, taken within 6 months)

Financial certification documents, such as bank book with a copy showing the account name-surname, account movements data for the past 3 months and a final balance of 800,000 baht or a certificate showing a minimum income of 65,000 baht per month.

Certificate of retirement from the embassy of that person with that nationality

Fee 2,000 baht (Single Entry)

note

The consul has legal rights. That will call for additional documents to support visa consideration

Visa fee payment Must be paid in Thai baht only And will not return the fee in all cases

All types of foreign documents Must be translated into Thai If the English document must certify legalization, diplomatic documents and if false documents are detected Will be denied entry And may be prosecuted according to law

Must certified true copy in every copy of document
James ********
@Amornrat *********
will Savannakhet issue a Non O for retirement?

I see it on their website...

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Benjamin ******
What type of Non-Immigration O visa do you want?
Thomas *******
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@Benjamin *****
I have lived in Thailand for nearly 10 years and I have had a retirement visa for the last 9 years, and I know about the requirements for money in the bank
Benjamin ******
@Thomas ******
I don't have any idea about retirement visas. I'll let the experts chime in on this.

What do you know already about getting a "retirement visa"? I hope you're not wanting to know what to bring, or how long money should be in the bank, or other stuff like that (right???)
Thomas *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
retirement visa
James **************
Wait for the admins to give you the correct and best information for the visa you are wanting to get.
James **************
Where are u going to in laos?
James **************
@Ken *******
it would be friday and monday. Not open on weekends
Ken ********
@James *************
can you do that on a Friday and Saturday.
James **************
@Thomas ******
Read the 2 posts above. ^^^^^
James **************
This aswell from another post.:

you might just stop in to your immigration office and see if you can do an in country conversion to a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement).

Most immigration offices will do it IF you have 15 days or more left on your current entry 30 day visa exempt or 60 day tourist visa entry stamp. A few immigration offices want you to have 21 days left though.

That might be an easier way for you to get the 90 day Non-O visa..
James **************
This was copied from another post, i would wait to see what everyone else says.
James **************
To get a 90 day single entry Non-O visa based on being over 50 from the thai consulate in Savannakhet you need a police background check from thailand, a medical certificate and your bank book showing you have 800K baht in it OR a letter from your consulate stating you get 65K baht a month

Even then you might not get it issued. Both Vientiane and Savannakhet seemed to have tightened up on issuing them.
Thomas *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *************
non O retirement
Thomas *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *************
thank you very much for your information, it's greatly appreciated, I feel a bit better now, I was a bit worried about what I had to do, thanks again πŸ‘
James **************
What kind of visa ? Non o retirement , non o marriage?
James **************
@Thomas ******
savanakhet is the place you will be going to in laos. No need for an appointment.

You can get a taxi or tuk tuk from the border to the embassy.

Its a 2 day process.

Drop of documents and passport in the morning 1st day.

2nd day pick up passport in the afternoon.
Thomas *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *************
don't know, I was told to go to Mukdahan, and make the crossing there
Mikkel *******
You have to make online booking in advance in Vientiane, Savanakhet is walk in.. Maybe you should clarify what type of non o you are after as that could be a lot of different visas. As I understand from your post in another group you are after the non o based on being over 50 right?
Mikkel *******
Okay.. I am not one of the experts. Just thought I would help to clarify your question so the admins can give you a better answer :)
Thomas *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Mikkel ******
yes I am over 50
Robert *******
That you will spend the weekend over there. There is not much to tell about the visa application without knowing where you go or on what basis you apply for this visa
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