tjhorner

Lopburi, you are right about this..... if just going for the day it would be fine, but she would need a pass if staying the night, and since pressed for time its probably a no go. I'll make her go get her passport tomorrow. THANKS

I have spent the last couple days reading posts covering visa runs to Vientiane, many thanks to all the contributors. I have been a long time lurker, and I promise to post a full trip report with photos after this run. On to the questions:

I was originally planning a solo run but the misses said she wanted to come and could get off work so.....

1. She is Thai, and doesn't need a passport just her ID card; but I am unclear on what her fee will be to cross the border. I understand, for myself, as an American it will be $35 as opposed to 1500 THB, can I pay hers in USD also, any saving advantages??? Does she need a passport photo also???

2. I am arriving into Udon Thani at 8:15 am, planning on mini bus to border,and mini bus or taxi to Thai Consulate. We will be in "hurry/hustle mode", does anyone think it is impossible to get to the Consulate before 12?

3. I am planning on having everything I need with the exception of the photocopy of the Lao Visa and the application itself..... Does anyone suggest that I provide a copy of a plane reservation for at the end of the 60 days; I can do that, but possibly thinking of extending for 20 days so dont really wanna waste the money. What about a bank statement, do I need to provide that too?

4. I have a new passport, issued in November 2011; I have 8 visa exemption stamps from Thailand already. The last two are back to back, at beginning of the month on my last day of my exemption I did a one day turn to Singapore and back. But the others all have about 2-3 weeks between them. I also have stamps from Japan and Korea. Anyone anticipate any problems from staff concerning an application for a double entry tourist visa???

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