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Which city is better for obtaining a Non-Immigrant 'O' Visa: Vientiane or Savannakhet?

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Which city - Vientiane or Savannakhet is best to get your non immigrant 'o' visa?
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The discussion revolves around whether Vientiane or Savannakhet is a better choice for obtaining a Non-Immigrant 'O' Visa. Many commenters have shared their experiences, noting that Vientiane is generally seen as a more pleasant city but may have longer queues and stricter requirements, while Savannakhet has less congestion but is considered less appealing. Some individuals reported being able to secure their visa within days in Vientiane, while others experienced longer waits, indicating variability in processing times. Ultimately, both cities provide the necessary services for visa applications, but personal preferences about the cities differ.
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Marianne ********
Marianne ********
I've done it quite easily in Vientiane.

But you do need to go to the Embassy/consulate in person to pay.

Think it's the same in Savannakhet though.
Alfie ****
Alfie ****
Took me 2 days to get Non o in vientiane
Taki****
Taki****
Don't know about visa processing but Vientiane is a much nicer trip, Savannaket is a dump.
Martin *******
Martin *******
I recently done mine in Vientiane, all done the same day
Jon ********
Jon ********
I have been to both but it was 11 years ago. Vientiane was stricter in terms of requirements. I needed an updated security clearance. Suvannaket did not. Vientiane is a cool city. Good French restaurants and things to do. But there were hundreds of people queued up. Suvannaket is a dump but there were a lot less people. I’d go to Suvannaket if I had to get a new Visa.
Jean ************
Jean ************
A strange question! The process is online. The people who eventually decide are not in the consulate. So you can do it anywhere, but you have to be in or near the place you chose.

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