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What was the process and interview experience for obtaining a Thai visa in Laos?

Apr 30, 2026
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PurpleK*******
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Approved today in Laos 🥰

20.April - apply and pay 10k THB

22.April - ask for better photo

23.April - inform me that interview is 30.April

30.April - Interview at 10:00-10:30

30.April - approved at 13:00

Thanks to everyone from this group 🥰
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An expat shared their successful experience in securing a Thai visa while in Laos. They detailed the timeline from application to approval, including the need for better photos and an interview scheduled for April 30, which took place in the morning, followed by approval later that day. The post attracted various comments with inquiries about the interview specifics, including questions asked, whether an agent was used, and the details required for the application, such as bank statements.
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Elle ********
Interview needs to be in person?
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Fred ******
Also wondering like others, what happened in the interview?
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SupportiveS************
What was the interview about? What did they asked you? Did you made the digital nomad one? Thanks and congratulations!!!🎉
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Jason ********
well done, was this savanakhet or Vientiane?
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James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
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James ********
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FunChip********
Congrats! I have my interview in a week. How did it go? What kind of questions did they ask you?
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Alain **********
Good, and where in Laos?
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Andi ***********
Congrats!
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Anonymous ******************
Congrats ! How many bank statements did you give them and how much income did you send you per month ? What questions did you have ?
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Shawn *******
did you do it alone or did you use an agent?
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Artur *********
@Shawn ******
no agent will do everything for 10k
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