Lawrence *****
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Yep, they have a
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application backlog at the moment.
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@Cally ******
you won't have any problems if your paperwork is in order. If you don't have a police clearance yet I suggest you download the form now and courier it to the SAPS CRC.
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@Tod ********
yep, I was one of the unfortunate ones to have the note on my tourist visa instructing embassy officials to redirect me to South Africa.
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I applied for a police clearance in Chiang Mai and had it within two weeks.
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I'm sure this is only for visa and work permit

renewals. We will still have to leave the country for the initial visa.
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@Ricus ********
they haven't issued it, but if all your paperwork is in order it'll take 24 hours, just like any other embassy.
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@Tod ********
thanks for trying. I am determined that my future lies here, so I will be doing whatever I need to in order to stay LEGALLY.
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@Ricus ********
unfortunately it doesn't matter how many exemptions and extensions you've had. Everything ties back to that original visa. Fortunately my experience should now save you the expense of a wasted trip to Vientiane.
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@Ricus ********
if you want to stay and work legally in Thailand your only option is to get your visa in SA. One more hoop to jump through, but it will definitely be worth it in the long run.