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[lopburi3]

That sounds like the drill - time lapse.

[zeusbheld]

LomSak27, on 2008-01-07 12:46:40, said:

In luang Prabang for xmas, new years and ... tourist visa in Viantiane

I saved a 1000 B bill for the fee but now, after reading this highly informative post want to get an x2 tourist visa for 2000B

QUESTION

Do they still ask for payment when you RECIEVE your passport back the next day as they do for regular tourist visas? The reason is I have money but will need to find someplace to change kip into Baht to pay the higher fee - Will Ihave a day to do this in or do I need to get it BEFORE I drop my passport off.

Thanks to any who respond

was just there beginning of the month.

not sure where the confusion is coming from, i think this has been mentioned more than once on this thread (although seems they used to do it differently?)

i will attempt to make the process as clear as possible:

DAY ONE (MORNING)
1) you drop off your passport at the desk.
2) you go to the little room on the other side of the consulate compound, and wait for your name to be called.
3) when your name is called, you pay them.
4) when you pay them, you get a receipt.

DAY TWO (AFTERNOON)
1) you go to where you dropped the passport off (not where you paid, but it'll be obvious)
2) you give them the receipt.
3) they give you your passport, with a shiny new double entry tourist visa, you look it over and make sure it is correct.

[LomSak27]

Thanks all - Sorry I was losing it and thought what I did after dropping the passport off on day 1 happend on day 2.

Senility, premature dementia?     Could be either as I have  used the Viantiene embassy for 2 years. And shock of shocks was treated to fine and exceptional service yesterday. More so than just the cursory nod. Might add that I needed to pick up another 1000 baht note at an exchange bank for the tourist X2 on the day I was dropping off so I did not bother with the morning rush as I had toi wait to 830 AM for the bank to open. Samlor'd up at 1015 after a leisurely  breakfast and walked right up and dropped off. Not a person in line in front of me. Of course it took another 40 minutes to pay and get receipt.

Great trip

[ubi]

I am wondering : How you go to Vientiane ? air, bus, train ?

If I understood well peoples answers : Vientiane is the best place to get a 2entries tourist visa. No one refused there ! Right ?

In case, you get refused for the tourist Visa. If you have only 2 tourists Visa in your passport, can you still enter Thailand within the 30 days rules ? I understood YES... just want to make sure. Thanks

[lopburi3]

Transport - all three.
Vientiane - most receiving two entry tourist visas if they request.
Visa exempt entry available if you have not used your limit of 90 days of them in last six months.

[sniffdog]

Just back from Vientiane ..... got Double Entry TR .... no questions asked, no requirements. (Have two years of Cambodian stamps and the 'red Penang' stamp.

Went by plane (Lao Airlines) .... 7,200 baht incl. airport taxes in Thailand and Laos.

Stayed in very nice hotel http://www.aroonresidencehotel.com.  US$30 per night, incl. breakfast (very large nice room, friendly staff).

Edited by sniffdog, 2008-01-19 01:48:02.

[tropo]

sniffdog, on 2008-01-19 01:44:45, said:

Just back from Vientiane ..... got Double Entry TR .... no questions asked, no requirements. (Have two years of Cambodian stamps and the 'red Penang' stamp.

Went by plane (Lao Airlines) .... 7,200 baht incl. airport taxes in Thailand and Laos.

Stayed in very nice hotel http://www.aroonresidencehotel.com.  US$30 per night, incl. breakfast (very large nice room, friendly staff).

That's good news. Thanks for the report.

[TopDogger]

So there giving these double entrys out any day of the week now?

[hazeli]

sniffdog, on 2008-01-19 01:44:45, said:

Just back from Vientiane ..... got Double Entry TR .... no questions asked, no requirements. (Have two years of Cambodian stamps and the 'red Penang' stamp.

Went by plane (Lao Airlines) .... 7,200 baht incl. airport taxes in Thailand and Laos.

Stayed in very nice hotel http://www.aroonresidencehotel.com.  US$30 per night, incl. breakfast (very large nice room, friendly staff).

Wonderful news..
May I ask about 'no requirements', was there anything to do with the plane ticket..like.. perhaps.. Got to show them..the plane ticket? and may I also ask about the 'red Penang stamp', was it the one that said no more or the warning one... (my BF got the warning but with the written 'final' just above the vice consulate signature on TV sticker...which is weird so I kind of just try to understand how to envisage the vague possibility somehow..)
Thanks if you could please tell me little bit more..
Thanks 'siffdog'

[tropo]

hazeli, on 2008-01-19 20:39:03, said:

sniffdog, on 2008-01-19 01:44:45, said:

Just back from Vientiane ..... got Double Entry TR .... no questions asked, no requirements. (Have two years of Cambodian stamps and the 'red Penang' stamp.

Went by plane (Lao Airlines) .... 7,200 baht incl. airport taxes in Thailand and Laos.

Stayed in very nice hotel http://www.aroonresidencehotel.com.  US$30 per night, incl. breakfast (very large nice room, friendly staff).

Wonderful news..
May I ask about 'no requirements', was there anything to do with the plane ticket..like.. perhaps.. Got to show them..the plane ticket? and may I also ask about the 'red Penang stamp', was it the one that said no more or the warning one... (my BF got the warning but with the written 'final' just above the vice consulate signature on TV sticker...which is weird so I kind of just try to understand how to envisage the vague possibility somehow..)
Thanks if you could please tell me little bit more..
Thanks 'siffdog'

Hazeli, you're the only one who has reported a "final" hand written on a tourist visa. Is it possible that you could scan and post it so we could all have a look? There's been a number of red warning stamp scans posted on here...but yours seems to be something new.

[sniffdog]

1) No, the info about the plane and hotel was additional. As I said ... no requirements at all.
2) My red stamp had the wording 'The consulate may not accept your application next time'. As I simply didn't take the risk, I was never sent away with a 'do not apply at Penang again' and 30 days ....
3) I submitted my application on a Thursday. Noting the ease of getting a DETR, I assume any day of the week is OK.

[ryosuke]

ryosuke, on 2008-01-06 10:00:16, said:

One of my friend got a TV with Red stamp from Penang.

Now she is going to try for TV at Vientiane.

She has 3 TV from Penang in total (last one with Red stamp), she had several VOA in between TV.

Does she have a chance to get TV in Vientiane?

My friend got Double Entry Tourist Visa at Vientiane.
(She had a TV with red stamp from Penang.)

[hazeli]

tropo, on 2008-01-20 03:33:26, said:

hazeli, on 2008-01-19 20:39:03, said:

sniffdog, on 2008-01-19 01:44:45, said:

Just back from Vientiane ..... got Double Entry TR .... no questions asked, no requirements. (Have two years of Cambodian stamps and the 'red Penang' stamp.

Went by plane (Lao Airlines) .... 7,200 baht incl. airport taxes in Thailand and Laos.

Stayed in very nice hotel http://www.aroonresidencehotel.com.  US$30 per night, incl. breakfast (very large nice room, friendly staff).

Wonderful news..
May I ask about 'no requirements', was there anything to do with the plane ticket..like.. perhaps.. Got to show them..the plane ticket? and may I also ask about the 'red Penang stamp', was it the one that said no more or the warning one... (my BF got the warning but with the written 'final' just above the vice consulate signature on TV sticker...which is weird so I kind of just try to understand how to envisage the vague possibility somehow..)
Thanks if you could please tell me little bit more..
Thanks 'siffdog'

Hazeli, you're the only one who has reported a "final" hand written on a tourist visa. Is it possible that you could scan and post it so we could all have a look? There's been a number of red warning stamp scans posted on here...but yours seems to be something new.

Hi Tropo…
I tried to insert images on the reply page..but failed to understand how it works .
So if you could please take a little time to glance through the Member gallery “TV sticker” that ‘s where I can upload them. Sorry about this.

And may I  correct where the ‘final’ was written_ it’s at the right bottom of the TV sticker. Please accept my apology…I should have checked it before I replied..( I read and post on the forum on my own.. he doesn’t agree with the computer  ) I don’t have the scanner so I tried with the phone…I hope it’s okay.

Thanks for everything,
Have a phenomenon moment..

[tropo]

hazeli, on 2008-01-22 00:29:09, said:

tropo, on 2008-01-20 03:33:26, said:

Hazeli, you're the only one who has reported a "final" hand written on a tourist visa. Is it possible that you could scan and post it so we could all have a look? There's been a number of red warning stamp scans posted on here...but yours seems to be something new.

Hi Tropo…
I tried to insert images on the reply page..but failed to understand how it works .
So if you could please take a little time to glance through the Member gallery “TV sticker” that ‘s where I can upload them. Sorry about this.

And may I  correct where the ‘final’ was written_ it’s at the right bottom of the TV sticker. Please accept my apology…I should have checked it before I replied..( I read and post on the forum on my own.. he doesn’t agree with the computer  ) I don’t have the scanner so I tried with the phone…I hope it’s okay.

Thanks for everything,
Have a phenomenon moment..

Hi Hazeli,

I saw your uploads...thanks.

I can see the "FINAL" written down the bottom of the visa. Perhaps they were writing this by hand before the changed the red-stamp wording to "do not apply for a tourist visa in Penang again"...or something to that effect.

I couldn't make out the wording of the red warning stamp on your visa...what was it?

I'll attach your photos here.

 final1.jpg   3.99K   4 downloads  final2.jpg   3.49K   1 downloads  final3.jpg   2.74K   1 downloadsl3.jpg]

Edited by tropo, 2008-01-22 23:21:48.

[hazeli]

tropo, on 2008-01-22 23:20:40, said:

hazeli, on 2008-01-22 00:29:09, said:

tropo, on 2008-01-20 03:33:26, said:

Hazeli, you're the only one who has reported a "final" hand written on a tourist visa. Is it possible that you could scan and post it so we could all have a look? There's been a number of red warning stamp scans posted on here...but yours seems to be something new.

Hi Tropo…
I tried to insert images on the reply page..but failed to understand how it works .
So if you could please take a little time to glance through the Member gallery “TV sticker” that ‘s where I can upload them. Sorry about this.

And may I  correct where the ‘final’ was written_ it’s at the right bottom of the TV sticker. Please accept my apology…I should have checked it before I replied..( I read and post on the forum on my own.. he doesn’t agree with the computer  ) I don’t have the scanner so I tried with the phone…I hope it’s okay.

Thanks for everything,
Have a phenomenon moment..

Hi Hazeli,

I saw your uploads...thanks.

I can see the "FINAL" written down the bottom of the visa. Perhaps they were writing this by hand before the changed the red-stamp wording to "do not apply for a tourist visa in Penang again"...or something to that effect.

I couldn't make out the wording of the red warning stamp on your visa...what was it?

I'll attach your photos here.

 final1.jpg   3.99K   4 downloads  final2.jpg   3.49K   1 downloads  final3.jpg   2.74K   1 downloadsl3.jpg]

Hi Tropo,
The red warning stamp said 4 TV and may not get another...and it was sometime in Oct 07..
I agree with you about the 'changing of written to a stamp'...however as much as I have tried to be optimistic..the reality is people's mind can inevitibly translate the 'effect' into different levels of treatment (as in his case...final )
Anyhow...for me I come to grip with one of the fact about the rules in that money and know the right fellow...tend to pave the way (he doesn't have much of neither...) blah..blah.. (sorry..)
Well.. I am looking forward to learn of you and your girlfriend's trip to Vientiane...it's still a bit cool there I suppose... hope it's not too dusty..
Much appreciation to your reply... have a thoughtful weekend..

[tropo]

hazeli, on 2008-01-24 23:51:52, said:

Hi Tropo,
The red warning stamp said 4 TV and may not get another...and it was sometime in Oct 07..
I agree with you about the 'changing of written to a stamp'...however as much as I have tried to be optimistic..the reality is people's mind can inevitibly translate the 'effect' into different levels of treatment (as in his case...final )
Anyhow...for me I come to grip with one of the fact about the rules in that money and know the right fellow...tend to pave the way (he doesn't have much of neither...) blah..blah.. (sorry..)
Well.. I am looking forward to learn of you and your girlfriend's trip to Vientiane...it's still a bit cool there I suppose... hope it's not too dusty..
Much appreciation to your reply... have a thoughtful weekend..

Just a quick word as I've just returned from my trip and I'm tired.

3 of us just returned from Vientiane and we all got double entry TV's including my girlfriend who had a red warning stamp from Penang.

Laos visa fee: New Zealand passport = $31, US passport = $36, Filipino = free

More information to follow.....

[permanent_disorder]

tropo, on 2008-01-23 00:20:40, said:

I can see the "FINAL" written down the bottom of the visa. Perhaps they were writing this by hand before the changed the red-stamp wording to "do not apply for a tourist visa in Penang again"...or something to that effect.

I couldn't make out the wording of the red warning stamp on your visa...what was it?

I'll attach your photos here.

final1.jpg final2.jpg  final3.jpg   2.74K   1 downloadsl3.jpg]

after seeing this i checked my passport and i got also the handwritten 'FINAL' note on my visa sticker, and the much talked about red stamp of course, on my third penang TR visa.
didn't noticed it before but now i guess that the 'FINAL' is nothing unusual and comes always together with the red stamp in penang.

anyway, i went this week to apply for a Non-ED in vientiane. got it. the red stamp was no problem.

i wrote a longer trip report to vientiane in an other thread.

was nice and easy, around the same expenses and time required like on the former trips to penang.

i wish the other and future visa runners that the vientiane embassy continue the way like they do it right now. with all these positive reports i guess there will be an increase of applicants in the next months. hand out double entry TR-visas reduce their work load.

[Paul123456]

Can I check - does anyone know? Can I go to Vientiane and get a Multi entry Non Immigrant O visa?

I am Australian.  37 years old.  Married to a Thai.  Have a baby on the way with ultrasound pics and could get paper from Dr to say it is mine if necessary.

I basically want to save myself the cost of flying to Australia and also want to spend the minimum time away from home and away from taking care of my wife.  She is due in another month and a bit.

I had a multi entry non immigrant o visa last year but it has recently run out and now i am just here on a free 30 day entry stamp.

Thanks for your help and thanks for this report.

[tropo]

funfun, on 2007-12-16 08:54:13, said:

just to add
just been pm and asked about the agent i used, and  why and how much and is he safe? well you never 100% sure but heres my thoughts


agent outside the gates to the right at a food stall, he approached me so ill presume he would you if you go near the food stall.was safe for me, bit worring sure giving your passport and money to a dodgy looking geezer but ask questions you know he cant do then should he lie hes gonna take ya to cleaners any way!

just sort of say can i have a 6 month and if he gives you back passport laughing you know your on right track.
definatly increased chances, when you look on here people going on a monday etc and getting a kb, that gezzer is making money from his result now he is friends with the guys in office at  least and prob giving a bung to em so if a bit of paper work is just not right they have the ability and incentive to make it work.
yep i did pay him some money about 400 bhat for running into a office, good money for him sure, but flip the coin if i hadnt got exactly what i wanted then i had wasted a lot more!
i have posted his no somewhere might be on website but if ya cant find it let me know, but you shouldnt have any problems mate, good luck for jan
chris

I just want to make an important update here.

There are no longer any vendors outside the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. They've all been moved out to comply with new regulations. The street outside the Embassy is totally bare apart from some tuk tuks on the opposite side of the street. You can't even buy a bottle of water so don't forget to bring some.

There are still a few people walking around offering application forms and to fill them in for you for 100 baht. They'll also provide you with a photocopy of your passport ID page if you don't have one.

[lopburi3]

Paul123456, on 2008-01-27 23:01:22, said:

Can I check - does anyone know? Can I go to Vientiane and get a Multi entry Non Immigrant O visa?

I am Australian.  37 years old.  Married to a Thai.  Have a baby on the way with ultrasound pics and could get paper from Dr to say it is mine if necessary.

I basically want to save myself the cost of flying to Australia and also want to spend the minimum time away from home and away from taking care of my wife.  She is due in another month and a bit.

I had a multi entry non immigrant o visa last year but it has recently run out and now i am just here on a free 30 day entry stamp.

Thanks for your help and thanks for this report.

Have not seen recent reports of multi entry being issued at Vientiane.  Penang and KL are maybe and Singapore with proof of 400k bank deposit seem to be the local options.  If you have 40k per month family income you could check on extension of stay from Immigration.

[zeusbheld]

tropo, on 2008-01-28 05:05:18, said:

I just want to make an important update here.

There are no longer any vendors outside the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. They've all been moved out to comply with new regulations. The street outside the Embassy is totally bare apart from some tuk tuks on the opposite side of the street. You can't even buy a bottle of water so don't forget to bring some.

There are still a few people walking around offering application forms and to fill them in for you for 100 baht. They'll also provide you with a photocopy of your passport ID page if you don't have one.

those people with the forms will run and get our copies made? i didn't know that, and walked to a copyshop to make my own copies. it's fairly close by and since i walked from my guesthouse anyway, i didn't care (place on same side of street as consulate, walk in the direction of the concrete-monstrosity-arch-monument).  good to know the service is available.

[Paul123456]

lopburi - thanks for your answer.  But, sorry, I am confused again.  Not hard when it comes to the law and visas.

What is the 400 000 Baht for?  Hmmm, last Non Immigrant Visa I got in Brisbane - they were not at all interested in bank details.  Just that I was married.

Do I need the 400 000 Baht?  Do I need it to be in a Thai bank?  Do I need to have proof of it there for an extended period?  Sorry - I know you answer these questions all the time and must be sick of them - but I just don't seem to be able to keep track of the rules.

[lopburi3]

As they say for us Americans "you ain't in Kansas".  And you are not in Brisbane.  You will not obtain a multi entry from Singapore without proof of 400k in a bank account (does not have to be baht or in Thailand).  Penang will ask for bank account information but unclear what amount they want to see.  KL seems to sometimes issue without and sometimes not issue at all.

[Paul123456]

Thanks for that answer.  I hope you haven't disappeared for the night.  I would certainly rather go to Singapore than Brisbane.  How do you prove that you have money in a bank account?  I think I may have some old bank statements.  Or should I ask the bank to send a new one?  Or????  Print out an ATM slip or???

(Just out of interest - any chance of getting same visa in Philippines or Indonesia or Phnom Penh or China?  Places I haven't visited - might as well make a quick trip of it and see something new if I have to go - although do wish to get home pretty quickly)

Thanks again for your help.

[lopburi3]

I would not try any of those options.  Singapore will accept up until one month old at last report.  If you can print from internet that would probably be accepted.  If not Singapore would only suggest Penang and KL in the SEA area.