Hello all. I made a mistake in dealing with money matter during my 3 months non-immigrant O visa and can’t apply for 1 year extension. I’m planning to leave the country and reapply once more for the 3 month non-immigrant visa.

The first time I applied from Hanoi as I was living over there. What could be the best place to reapply for one ? I’ve been told it’s quite fast from a Thai consulate in Laos, do you have some more information ? Thank you

DTV approved in Vientiane for myself and dependent (14 yo kid).

I booked with Arun Thai Cooking School and used their visa agent to help me apply, as the process looked intimidating.

The agent is very slow and not very responsive, so I cannot say I had a great experience, but I got approved though.

My background - single mom, working in Thailand on WP for 10+ years, transitioning to my own online business. Russian passports for both myself and dependent.

Timeline

05 Jan 2026 - arrived Vientiane by air

06 Jan 2026 - agency applied

07 Jan 2026 - I paid my visa

additional documents were requested 3 times.

I used my Thai bank account as proof of funds, so they asked to submit a photo of my bank book, my ATM card and screenshots of banking app showing my data and account balance.

I guess they know how those should look like, and thus were happy with those, as no interview was required.

20 Jan 2026 - visa approved, no interview

For my dependent I applied myself, no agency:

21 Jan 2026 - documents submitted early norming, visa paid

21 Jan 2026 - status changed to "Pending approval" in the afternoon

29 Jan 2026 - visa approved, no interview required

no extra documents were requested wither

I submitted my bank statement, her bank statement (she has her own bank account, with 500K + in her account as of mid-October 2025), my DTV visa, her Thai birth certificate (she was born in Thailand), and from previous experience, we added a picture of her bank book, her ATM card and photos of her banking app.

I also provided a sponsorship letter, just in case.

Her application could have been faster, but with Thai elections, the embassy was busy (they were not even accepting visa payments on 22-27 Jan, and also 29 Jan).

Hope this helps.

Does anyone know how to prepare DTV interview in Vientiane?

Thank you, everyone. My visa application was approved yesterday.

What's the current waiting time for approval in Vientiane at the moment?

Thanks.

Hello everyone!

I am planning to apply for DTV visa from Vientiane at the end of the month.

I live in Bangkok and I will get a document from my bank about the amount I have ( more than 500k).

Do you think this is enough or they would ask for bank statement for the past 3 months?

Thanks is advance 🙏🏻

Hello! A couple DTV questions, specifically for doing it in Vientiane:

1. If you have a non-imm-O (retirement extension) will that be auto-cancelled when you apply for the DTV?

2. Any issues with internet connectivity/speed in Vientiane specifically?

Thanks!

Hi! Just wondering if anyone's had recent experience getting tourist visas from Vientiane?

Thanks

Multiple entry non-o 1 year visa bassed on marriage.

Is it possible to get one in Vientianne?

Before i made it in Savanakhet, but is this possible in Vientianne also.

Kind regards Yorick

Has anyone had experience going to Ho Chi Minh City and getting a Non-O or tourist visa there? Are they laid back or fussy about details? Any general tips also? I'm just considering where to go to renew my visa near Thailand, and Vietnam looks easy going. Cheers for any advice in advance! (Also is Vientiane back to normal with the Thai visa application process there?)

Hello I’m sorry if it has been asked several time but I need recent informations. I’m actually on a 2 months tourist visa, this is my first one. I’m going to Vientiane next week to ask for an other one. I feel confused about the required documents. If it’s helps, I’m French. Thanks 🙂