Visa Run to Vientiane Questions ...

[Justahobo]

Hello all. I’ve been searching this forum for a while but I can’t find the info I need. I hope someone can help.

 

I have been an English teacher at my current school in Udon Thani for 2 years. Now, due to my school’s blunder - and my trusting nature - I am currently on overstay of my non-b visa extension, since August 1. My school has now prepared the papers for me to apply for a new Non-B Immi visa, and I have an appointment at the Vientiane Consulate tomorrow morning. I’ll be leaving Thailand through Nong Khai. I've done the visa run to Vientiane several times before, but not with the new appointment system.

 

So, my questions are : 

 

1). What time does the Nong Khai border crossing open in the morning? 6:00 ?

 

2). When I leave Thailand at the Nong Khai border crossing I will have to pay the overstay fine. Is there a special procedure I should follow to expedite this? And at what time do the officers start collecting the money? Do I have to wait until 8:00 ?

 

3). My girlfriend will accompany me. Will she be allowed to enter the consulate with me, or only those applying for visas can enter?

 

Thank you in advance. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

 

Cheers

[kralledr]

3) she can come 

 

if you get caught during your overstay you get a 10 year ban be careful...

[Justahobo]

Thank you kralledr. Takes a load off my mind.

 

And, yes, will be careful about getting caught. We’ll be arriving at Nong Khai border around 6:30am so we shouldn’t see any men in brown.

 

Wish us luck!

[DrJack54]

OP, Im only bumping your thread because it has not been answered. I cannot help as never been in your situation. Disregard nonsense post #1 ban 10 yr.

Go to border...if all does not go well with you visa app then perhaps a visa exempt reentry and take time sort out next step. Maybe expert can advise now I bumped it. Good luck.

[Cheesus]

2) I once paid 4 days overstay fee while doing visa extension at Thai Immigration in Phuket. Just handed extra 2k thb, no extra procedure. I assume it will be the same in your case

 

3) Was there 2 months ago, and my partner wasn't allowed in. It took just 20minutes tho and there is cafe nearby ; )

[Lovethailandelite]

From 4th August, only those applying for visas or those accompanying children can enter.

 

[kurtcap]

1) yes 6am

2) Just join the overstay queue which is clearly marked, i believe its open at same time of 6am

3) Only visa applicants can enter the actual place but does not take long, she can have a coffee outside

[ifmu]

On 8/13/2019 at 4:04 PM, kralledr said:

3) she can come 

 

if you get caught during your overstay you get a 10 year ban be careful...

my wife could no enter the consulate ..