Phone them on Monday!

Don't forget guys. The days to submit applications in Savannakhet are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, DO NOT go Mondays or Thursdays (Visa Run Days)

If you haven't booked a hotel, we stayed at Avalon 2, there is also Avalon 1 around the corner. Clean rooms with pool and air con for 600 baht, breakfast extra and about 5-10 mins on tuk tuk to consulate.

It's all pretty harmless mate and dare I say they quite "like" us as we're getting a marriage visa, something different from all the tour groups. We had originals and copies of what Tod mentioned: marriage certificate, blue book, wife ID card and my passport with photo and Laos visa stamp - think that's all. Bloke across the road charges you 100 baht to fill out the form, I did it myself. You'll be fine!

@Lester *******

we did bang on the same! Tuesday is a non-visa run day, best if the OP can get there on a Tuesday rather than a Monday

Wife's ID card, signed by her

@Bennie ******

Several guys I know have recently got this visa. Myself included!

Not a visa question.... My Dad always passes through the VIP section, I believe this is where 70+ aged pensioners can go....

@Maxim **********

she wasn't with me, but yes, you're right. We are getting married later, but like others said here: I dressed smartish: jeans and short sleeved shirt. First impressions do count!

Crossing into Nong Khai is the smoothest border. They'll monitor entries and so on, but less rigid than others. I came armed with paperwork just in case they asked me any questions last week, but they didn't.