If you're coming, read your insurance's fine print. In general....

You'd need to have purchased travel insurance prior to 21st January to have cover COVID-19. Notwithstanding, some policies prior to this date have pandemic clauses. Even if you're coveted, failure to follow DFAT advice renders policies void. Also, general travel insurance policies do not cover working.

These are clauses in my World Nomads policy.

Jesus, that is awful. Sorry mate. Try to remain as calm as for your boy. Try to make it an adventure for him. Thus is a truly dreadful situation.

Thanks folks. That clears it up for my lad.

Is it true that in Vientiane you need to make an appointment? My son called Immigration Dept in Chanwattana and they said no appointment in Vientiane consulate is necessary.

@To**

Yes Paul is correct.

I had that misfortune once in Indo, luckily only for 24hrs.

Excellent!!!

@Mic****

, thanks.

I see you are from Melbourne. I didn't know Aussies could get a 6 month tourist visa. My son is here on 60 day + 1 month extension. We're off to Vientiane to get him another 60 day visa next week. I'm interested in how you can get a 6 month tourist visa.

Lexi, it's pretty easy to get anew Aussie passport in Bangkok.