Ask question

Will I face issues getting an ED visa at the Thai embassy in Laos with only 4 empty passport pages?

ED Visa Thai Embassy Laos Visa Passport Pages Visa Regulations Expatriate Issues

Oct 13, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Going to Laos in a couple of weeks to the Thai embassy to get an ED visa. I only have 4 pages left in my passport, will this be an issue? One page for visa to go into Laos and one page for ED visa? 🤞

1,274

views

2

likes

36

all likes

23

replies

2

images

10

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

A user seeks advice on obtaining an ED visa at the Thai embassy in Laos while having only four pages left in their passport. Several commenters share experiences regarding passport page requirements for visas, emphasizing that at least three pages are needed: one for the Laos visa, one for the Thai ED visa, and one for entry/exit stamps. Some caution against endorsements written in the passport that may not count as usable pages. The user plans to return to Thailand and apply for a new passport to avoid immigration issues later.

Andrew **********

Like

Reply

Andrew **********

Vinny Rodham what country are you from?

American passport on top of blank pages said "Visa" if not say Visa or like Mindy Nitcher said above endoresements written on the side of them may not be able to use. You need 3 pages as i stated above.

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So my steps are:

1. Go to Laos and get ED visa put in current passport with 4 pages left and return to Thailand (should have enough pages for Laos visa and Thai Ed visa)

2. Get back to BKK and apply for new passport at Embassy as soon as I get back (can take up to 8 weeks and I need to extend at immigration after 90 days).

How does it work with extensions after that when I get my new passport without the Ed visa in? Do I take both the new passport and old to immigration?

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Mindy ********

thanks!

Like

Reply

Mindy *********

When you pick up your new passport at the embassy they will give you a document basically asking the Thai immigration officer to transfer your visa stamp from your old passport into your new one. So once you pick up your new passport you have to go back to immigration again, but it's not a big deal. After that you just extend as usual.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Mindy *********

Reply

Mindy *********

Do the pages have "endorsements" written on the side of them? My husband had 4 pages left and was denied his ED visa extension stamp at BKK immigration last month due to not having enough pages left in his passport. The official told him that he couldn't use the "endorsement" pages so my husband ended up overstaying his visa by a few days bc of the time it took to get an emergency passport, and of course this happened on a Friday afternoon, etc.

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

There are 4 blank pages, don’t see any endorsements on there so don’t think they are any 🤔

Like

Reply

Reply to

Vinny ********

Reply

Papa ********

I think except it is your last option you should apply for and get it before you go

Like

Reply

Papa ********

If you cannot get the passport before then you can

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I don’t think anything can be done now, leave on 23rd October!

Like

Reply

Reply to

Vinny ********

Reply

Andrew **********

You be ok, it take

1 page for Laos Visa on Arrival

1 page for Thailand Visa

1 page for stamps in and out

When you get back go to your Embassy and apply for a new passport

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Albert!

Like

Reply

Reply to

Vinny ********

Reply

Sean *************

What type of visa are you currently on?

I got a 7 month ED extension on a non-B after quitting my job. Didn't need to leave the country.

Like

Reply

Sean *************

I was finishing my research, my last term, at a public Thai university. The paperwork was simple. But, I was really enrolled in a real program. (Graduation Dec 2)!!!!!

Like

Reply

Tod *********

@Sean ************

, how did you get a 7 month ED extension ? What were you studying? All the private schools I know can only get 90 day extensions at a time, and only the real universities can get yearly or term long extensions.

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Tourist which has been extended already. Need to leave to get ED done at Thai in another country.

Like

Reply

Lloyd ********

Full time study at a university ?

Like

Reply

Reply to

Lloyd ********

Reply

Rune *****

Then you will have 2

Like

Reply

Paul **********

That should of read stamped out Thailand and into Loa

Like

Reply

Paul **********

Yes 100% correct , Robert i went thinking i had enough but the way i was stamped in and out of Loa they left large gaps between on my return into Thailand they wasent going to let me return , with my wife and kids there was room but it was tight . After a 1,000 baht and a load of groveling he let us pass

Like

Reply

Robert *******

You need at least some free space for the entry stamp.

Like

Reply

Rune *****

Not sure, but not seen any mention about it, so i guess you should be ok, comming in mind, that i had full passportpages in the past, but, here they change rules and minds, as often as a fatty falls from a balcony

Like

Reply

Vinny ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

No rules about needing x amount of blank pages in a passport coming back into Thailand?

Like

Reply

Reply to

Vinny ********

Reply

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

Is it acceptable to travel with scattered empty pages in my passport for entry requirements?

22 comments

8 months ago

How many blank pages should you have in your passport before requesting a new one for travel to Vietnam and Thailand?

12 comments

a year ago

How many blank pages should my passport have for a retirement visa in Thailand?

11 comments

2 years ago

What are the requirements for a non-O spouse visa regarding passport blank pages?

18 comments

4 years ago

How many pages do I need in my UK passport for extending a visa in Thailand?

12 comments

4 years ago

What Should I Do to Obtain a New Passport While on a Muay Thai ED Visa in Thailand?

5 comments

5 years ago

Can I use different UK passports for visa processing in Thailand and Laos?

6 comments

5 years ago

Do I Need to Photocopy Every Page of My Passport for a Thai Visa Application in Vientiane?

9 comments

5 years ago

Will applying for an ED visa from Vientiane be problematic due to multiple visa-exempt entries?

5 comments

5 years ago

Can I extend my Non-B visa in Thailand with only 2 blank pages left in my passport?

8 comments

5 years ago

How many passport pages are used for an ED visa in Thailand, including immigration checks?

0 comments

5 years ago

Is one page enough in a passport for entering Thailand after obtaining a Cambodian visa?

3 comments

6 years ago

Can I obtain a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand with only one blank passport page that has a smudge?

5 comments

6 years ago

Will my passport with 3.5 pages suffice for an ED visa application in Laos, and do I need proof of funds and onward travel?

0 comments

6 years ago

Can I leave Thailand for Laos or Singapore with a full passport to renew my multi-entry Non-O visa?

0 comments

6 years ago

Can I use pages with existing stamps for new visa stamps during a visa run to Laos?

0 comments

6 years ago

Is it safe to travel to Thailand with only one page left in my passport?

13 comments

7 years ago

Can you enter Cambodia with less than two full blank passport pages?

30 comments

7 years ago

What are my options for obtaining a Thai tourist visa with only one free page in my UK passport?

28 comments

7 years ago

How can I extend my stay in Thailand with only one page left in my passport?

42 comments

7 years ago

Will I encounter issues crossing the border with only one empty page left in my passport after obtaining Laos and Thai visas?

18 comments

7 years ago

How many blank pages are required in a passport for Thai immigration?

3 comments

7 years ago

Do I need a new passport for my Thai visa application in Bangkok?

24 comments

7 years ago

What should I do if I can't get an education visa due to a full passport in Thailand?

28 comments

7 years ago

How many blank pages are required for a Thai tourist visa and can Malaysia stamp anywhere?

27 comments

8 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.