I've read all the relevant recent threads about getting a Non-O marriage visa in Laos. I still have questions. 

 

My understanding is that at Savannaket I will need:

 

Original marriage certificate, and copy

wife's house book signed by her

wife's ID signed by her

Kor Ror 22 (optional) 

Visa application form plus 2 photos
Data page of passport

Copy of Laos entry visa

 

However, I prefer Vientiane to Savannaket. 

 

Are the requirements the same at Vientiane? 

 

People are getting 1 year multi entry visas at Savannaket with that paperwork. I'd prefer 1 year to 90 days, as I HATE going to Immigration at Chaeng Wattana. 

Can I get a one year with that paperwork at Vientiane? 

 

Vientiane will only issue a single entry non-o visa based upon marriage. They do not issue any multiple entry non immigrant visas.

52 minutes ago, zeusbheld said:

Can I get a one year with that paperwork at Vientiane? 

No.

 

You can only get a single entry with that paperwork at Vientiane. If you want a one year multiple entry you’ll have to go to Savannahket.

if you don't want to go to Savvannket and want a one year ME then you could fly to HCMC and get it there with the docs you mentioned. only additional thing you'll need is a letter from your mrs requesting the visa. can also be done in one night. may be worth considering

Happy enough...  with a letter from the Missus i can get a year at HCMC?!? i freakin' love VN. this is real? wow. strongly considering. 

 

13 hours ago, zeusbheld said:

Happy enough...  with a letter from the Missus i can get a year at HCMC?!? i freakin' love VN. this is real? wow. strongly considering. 

 

yes. all same as savannaket except just need the letter. if you are in bkk you can fly early enough to put the application in and pick up next day and fly back in the evening. cheap flight, only one night hotel and no visa required for vietnam. and yes hcmc is a much better place to be than anywhere in laos that's for sure, well IMO anyway

12 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

and no visa required for vietnam

That depends upon his nationality. Those from many countries do need a visa.

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

That depends upon his nationality. Those from many countries do need a visa.

the slang in post #5 kind of gave him away as a brit 555, but yes no visa required for vietnam *depending on nationality

33 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

the slang in post #5 kind of gave him away as a brit 555, but yes no visa required for vietnam *depending on nationality

nope. Yank. live abroad long enough and one starts to mutate though....

 

so i'd definitely need a visa for VN, but they're super easy, you buy it online and pick it up at immigration. i like Vientiane just fine, but VN is spectacular. i'll definitely stay more than one night. 

one more question about Savannaket: can i just drive up there and park? is there any sort of 'long term parking' like at the airports?  car isn't paid off so i cannot cross borders. 

2 minutes ago, zeusbheld said:

nope. Yank. live abroad long enough and one starts to mutate though....

 

so i'd definitely need a visa for VN, but they're super easy, you buy it online and pick it up at immigration. i like Vientiane just fine, but VN is spectacular. i'll definitely stay more than one night. 

missus i had you as a brit, freaking i had you as a yank but in this case thought you were a brit avoiding using the f word 555. yeah, i love HCMC, worth staying a while if you have the time

i was avoiding an f bomb yep. my diction is a mashup of slang from everywhere though....

 

2 hours ago, zeusbheld said:

one more question about Savannaket: can i just drive up there and park? is there any sort of 'long term parking' like at the airports?  car isn't paid off so i cannot cross borders. 

Yes, there is covered 'secure' parking at Mukdahan right next to immigration. You can park there for hours/days and cross using the bus. I can't remember the cost, but I think it's about 250 baht per day.

https://goo.gl/maps/g1ZS2BvzAUR2

Do not go inside the immigration area and enter the slot with the Krung Thai Bank sign and the parking is right there.