DIY Visa run to Chiang Khong/Huay Xai

I drove from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong via Chiang Rai (298km), planned to stay a night and do the border in the morning.

During the evening at the bar a lady was asking me about my visa run, saying I need to stay for two days ect. I explained my visa situation and she called a family member who works as a immigration officer and checked with him if it's possible to return the same day. He said yes completely fine.

They did say however NOT to tell Laos immigration that you are returning the same day, as they will try charge you extra.

Anyway got my VOA for Laos. The process there for this has improved a lot since the last time I was at the border. Just bring USD.

Walked into Laos and U-Turned straight back to Thailand and had no problem.

Thai IO was super chill, I gave him my printed E-Visa, he asked a few questions about my address ect that he could see in the system from the TDAC, and he was curious about my online work. Stamped in back to thailand no problem.

Drove back to Chiang Mai via Phayao 312km. 1021 -> 120 Road. HIGHLY recommend this road, I haven't been impressed by Thailands landscape like this in a long time!

Do visa agencies normally provide a tracking link so you can check the progress of your application? I submitted my documents and payment yesterday to Ban Thai Solutions and received an email confirming payment, but haven't yet received any response regarding how one checks the application status.

Guys this is the stamp I received at immigration for my Non O based on retirement. It looks somewhat different from others I’ve seen. Is the new way of stamping in line with e-visa? The bank is refusing to accept it as a Non O Visa

Hi, I’m visiting Thailand from Australia and did an e-visa for 84 days (expires early October) but at the airport my stamp at the airport has an expiry date of 10 Sept and hand written notation saying evisa. Do I need to worry? Thanks

I just received approval! Applied through Jakarta. 8 days total.

Quick question: do I need to physically go to the embassy in Jakarta before I can use the visa? They sent a pdf with the e-visa. I see no mention of needing to go in person and in the information it says: Airlines may ask for the details of this e-mail so they can carry out checks to allow you to board the plane.

It sounds good to go, however, I heard from a friend you must pick up the visa in Jakarta. Chatgpt says the same. Can someone confirm if it’s required? I’m currently in Bali.

I'm planning to apply for DTV in Indonesia, but I'm from one of the countries here:

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Will I have to go there in person? I'm about to finish submitting the application soon lol.

Update:

My DTV just got approved after online application. I didn't need to worry at all haha.

I am looking to make a Visa run for a 90-Day Visa.

Where would you recommend, Hanoi, Ho Chin Min City, or Vientiane Laos?

I will be doing an E-Visa and spending 14+ days there.

Can you do walk in application for non immigrant b visa or is it e-visa only everywhere now?

Hello everyone 🙂

When applying for a Non O Visa based on marriage online via an e-visa for proof of relationship

(a) Do you use the Kor 2 the updated non colorful marriage certificate

or

(b) Or do you use the Kor 3 the original brightly colored marriage certificate?

Also it appears you can only upload on side of a page.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Having issues with downloading my proof of residency and income. It’s says 3jpeg and having hard time getting this E-visa. Any ideas