Hi all,

Has anyone here applied for the DTV in Vientiane, Laos? I’m planning to start the process on Monday and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s done it there. 🙏🙏I’ve seen a lot of people applying from Vietnam, Cambodia, or Bali, but not so much from Laos.

I wanted to flag a possible issue with the Thai embassy in Vientiane regarding email notifications. I submitted my DTV application and did not receive any email updates. However, when I checked the portal, it showed "Request for Interview."

Some of my friends have had similar experiences. When I visited the embassy, they told me to wait for an email - but no emails ever arrived. For example, a few friends who applied for a TR visa never received any emails either, but when they checked the portal, they found that their visa had already been approved and they were able to download it directly.

It seems that several people applying for DTV visas in Vientiane are facing this issue. I’m wondering if any of you have experienced the same.

Thanks!

DTV Approved in Vientiane, Laos with Soft Power route - Thai language and culture learning

Process: 3 business days

-8th April: Arrived in Vientiane on the morning and submitted the applications at 10am, rushed to the embassy to pay visa fee around 11am. Status: Pending Documents check

-9th April: Application status changed to Pending Approval at 2pm, received email at 5:50pm for interview on the morning of 10th April.

-10 April: Went to the interview at 10:40am, and got Approval 10mins after interview.

Smooth and no additional documents required, appreciate group for providing information 🙏

Does anyone know the valid email address of the Thai Consulate in Vientiane, Laos? I have tried two of them, one had no response, another one’s address couldn’t be found.

thaiembassy.vte@mfa.go.th

thaivte@mfa.go.th

I’m gonna do border run from bangkok to Vientiane.

I will not visit around. Just border bounce.

Could you please recommend the hostel or hotel near the border?

I think it would be far from border if i stay in vientiane.

Update

I’m back in Thailand.

I took a train from bkk to Vientiane and vice versa.

Stayed 1 night. Came back next day.

No questions asked !!

No problem at all !!!

DTV process in Vientiane, Laos. My experience.

4 days.

Arrived the 03 of march in Vientiane. Prepared all my documents in the train. Arrived early on the morning. I add the laotien entry stamp to my folder, bought sim card in the train station and submitted my application at the station. Run to the embassy and pay (the place accept paiement till 12h30).

03 march aftenoon documents accepted, then march processing pending approval status

04 interview requested

06 interview on the afternoon. Received my e-visa by mail directly after interview and could leave laos by night.

I applied as freelancer. Just submitted porfolio + paylips.

Thank for the informations on the group, very useful to prepare everything correctly.

Hello I just got appointment for the interview. If everything is going well. How long i need to wait after interview to receive approval ? (i am in vientiane, but all ears about others experience)

Question what is the best country for a border bounce. Is a bounce country visa required?

Recent successes obtained in DTV in Vientiane as part of soft power activities especially in muay thai? thanks a lot

For Vientiane, I understand we need to pay the application fee at a designated agent. How does payment process work there? Do I need to pay before submitting application? Any info is much appreciated. Thank you.