Why is the next walk-in appointment for a Thai visa in Vientiane not until August?

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Jun 26, 2024

6 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Does it make sense that the next walk-in appointment is not until August?

I am wanting to apply for Online Visa, looking for the next available appointment to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane.

It seems the next available date is not til August.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The long wait for walk-in appointments at the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane is due to the high demand from Myanmar citizens, as both Vientiane and Savannakhet have switched to an appointment-only system. It is possible to look for cancellations or consider visiting a different embassy that allows walk-ins. Additionally, some individuals suggest alternative methods to expedite the process, such as using a local facilitator for immediate assistance.

Marcus ************

For anyone who wants to go to Savannakhet without an appointment… be warned about the long wait time in the hot sun. A very nice guy can get you in faster though, if you pay him 1,000 baht.

6 months ago

Graham ******

@Marcus ***********

appointment required there too now

6 months ago

Brandon ************

@Marcus ***********

you won't even get into the gate without an appointment.

6 months ago

Marcus ************

@Brandon ***********

omg! This was literally within a week of my trip there. So now, it’s the same as Vientiane isn’t it?

6 months ago

Brandon ************

@Marcus ***********

yes. Same process but still separate office.

6 months ago

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Brandon ************

Andy *******

@Marcus ***********

but you need an appointment there now

6 months ago

Eirik *************

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@Marcus ***********

who? and how?

6 months ago

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Eirik *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

well then is ok to assume that i can leave Thailand tomorrow (end date of Visa) by train to Vientiane and fly back into Bangkok, which gives me another 30 days...thus starting my Tourist Visa cycle over?

thank you for your time

this group is the best

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@Eirik ************

a 30 day entry is not a tourist visa it’s just a free visa exempt entry stamp, but yes you can do this with your stated plan.

6 months ago

Eirik *************

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@Stuart ********

thank you for reminding me of the correct language

6 months ago

Stuart *********

@Eirik ************

Sorry to be pedantic but the correct terminology can make a huge difference as to whether an answer is correct or misleading.

6 months ago

Eirik *************

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exactly and

helps me think clearly about this new nomadic lifestyle yet so quickie falling in love with Thailand

i don't want to leave

but they make us

6 months ago

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Eirik *************

Brandon ************

Yes it makes sense. Since both Vientiane and Savannakhet switched to an appointment only system, hundreds of Myanmar citizens go there each week to get Thai visas. There are agents that are booking dozens of appointments per day for them.

You can either check the website multiple times per day to look for cancellations, or go to a different embassy that accepts walk-ins.

6 months ago

Eirik *************

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@Brandon ***********

thank you

I'll leave the post up in case it helps someone else

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Eirik *************

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