Hi! What is the current processing time in Laos? Is there a way to find out before applying? We can delay our exit out of Laos, but not by weeks so I am wondering if it makes sense to apply now.

My dtv 6 months is over. Is okay to go at Laos border and return in the same date, or is better to stay in a foreign country some days before going back?

I've messed up a tad with my visa, so need leave the country and do a new one. Whats easiest country in Asia to process a non o 🤔

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Approved 9 days after paid in Vientiane. No additional docs required. No cover letter. No exit flight or Thai accomodation. They wanted updated bank statement but I would have had to wait, so I showed ATM receipt with balance in photo with passport and debit card with numbers covered, held them in selfie photo, made all into one page pdf. They accepted that.

Soft power activity with official institution letter and receipt. No interview, no questions of employment or anything. Also, bank statements were only summary pages (first and last), did not show every transaction. This helped make the file size smaller. Also, placed 4-photos/page to save memory.

Thank you group for suggestions and polite encouragement, you can do it! It’s almost there! “Pending approval,” is the light at the end of the tunnel. It was one day after pending approval that I received email with visa attached.

The trolls who laugh at people on here have little weenies, they can’t get a girlfriend in their home country so they come here. But nobody likes them here either 5555

Same day border bounce trip report: Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong (Laos)

I’ve been on a DTV for almost 6 months so it was time to extend or leave Thailand.

In the past on other visa types, I have gone to the Chiang Khong border and did a same day border bounce with relative ease. Because of the recent scrutiny at the borders/airports, I had an agent escort me. I was paying for the drive anyway so it was only a little bit more money for the agent/driver to escort me.

I probably would have been fine by myself but I didn’t want to take any chances. I don’t have time to leave Thailand for more than a day, so a same day border bounce is my main option.

No issues leaving Thailand. The immigration officer asked if I planned to return to Thailand right away and I said yes. No problem there.

No issues entering Laos. 2,000 baht for the visa and they will do the entry and exit stamps for you at the same time.

No issues re-entering Thailand. I presented my passport and said I have a DTV. The officer asked if I did the TDAC and I said yes. After a quick check in the computer, he said I’m good for 6 months and he stamped me in. I’m able to speak basic Thai so maybe he appreciated that. My agent was right behind me but I didn’t need her.

I have been to that border crossing 4 times and this is the first time it was almost empty. I don’t know if that was a coincidence or what.

If you’re in Chiang Mai or northern Thailand, the Chiang Khong border is a good option.

Good morning 🌞 I have applied for e-visa in Vietnian,Laos and now have a request for

. Other request documents: need to submit Laos residence ID card.

Is this the Laos visa in my Australian passport?

Regards, David 71 years old.

Border run number 3 on 9.12., land border to laos, Friendship bridge 4 near chiang rai. We went to Laos for 2minutes and come back. No question asked at thai border coming back.

I have been here now and dtv since 31.8.2024 never been asked anything on enter, I have used cambodia border 1st time, laos vientiane 2nd time, and now FB4. Every time is so easy ❤️

I always drive at the border myself, and cross the border walking with only wallrt and phone.

Dont be afraid of the trolls, dtv is cool 🥰🥰🥰

There was a posr about this FB4 borser before that they ask for every document. No, not from me.

Laos border control suggested me I dont have to enter Laos, can just go back, but I didnt want to take "the risk" of not entering another country. If I had more time, i would have tried, but I had a tight schedule for this trip

Has anyone had their Digital nomad DTV accepted using sponsored funds from their parents at the embassies in any neighbouring countries?

Looking to apply for Laos but unsure on the situation.

Thanks