@Tom **********

I noticed the US consulates in Thailand no longer do that. They issue a document to explain it to any Thai staff.

But seems some consulates in other countries do, or maybe also don’t.

Love how consistent these things are.

The consulates in Laos have said 3-6 months of bank statements but some people reporting using just 1.

The consulate in Vientiane told me 3-6 and some have said they provided 3 and one said 5.

So 3 sounds like a safe bet if you can swing that.

However, I would email the consulate and tell them exactly what your situation is,

I suspect if you work for a company and have an employment letter, it’s 3 months, if you work for yourself they may want 6, plus company registration, possibly even a tax return.

@Tom **********

I see, good to know, thanks.

@James *******

Will do. Thanks.

@Tod ********

Thanks, might have to push my plans out then.

Yeah I was confused when I got the letter.

They specifically said the correct date when I asked them for the letter. They insisted they had to mail it to me and just saw the wonky date when it arrived.

I think it’s for some optional graduation ceremony but they shouldn’t have added that as part of the course time.

I’m guessing immigration can see that both the extension and course end date are in the same week and shouldn’t be an issue?

@Tom **********

I’m curious what they notarized exactly.

A notary has to witness all parties signing the contract and confirm their identities.

Was the contract unsigned and you signed it in front of them or did you print out an already signed copy and then sign it again?

@Nicolas ************

Thanks!

@Indira ********

Thanks!

Curious if the 2 day processing meant you picked it up on the 2nd day after applying (so 3 days total in Laos) or was it 2 full days after applying so 4 days total?

Was it 2 days meaning you picked it up that second day or was it 1st day give passport & documents, 2 full days processing, 4th day pickup passport?