Any Changes In Savannakhet

[macgver]

Hi guys, 

 

I would like to find out whether anyone went to Savannakhet to do their Thai visa during the paramedic. Any health documents require? It will help us to understand the situation.

 

Thank you. 

[ubonjoe]

No reports of any changes. No need for a medical certificate.

Thing of course are fluid at the moment so things can change at the border crossings. As of now there are no restrictions on entering Laos or returning from there.

[macgver]

The government announced all the land borders closed till further notice.

[HashBrownHarry]

1 minute ago, macgver said:

The government announced all the land borders closed till further notice.

Source?

[ubonjoe]

55 minutes ago, macgver said:

The government announced all the land borders closed till further notice.

I have seen no such announcement. There have been reports of some crossing being closed.

It does not matter now really since you will need a Lao visa to enter Laos. No visa on arrival or e visa is available.

[john thom]

Does the laos consulate in Khon Kaen issue tourist visas-

[ubonjoe]

53 minutes ago, john thom said:

Does the laos consulate in Khon Kaen issue tourist visas-

They can issue tourist visas. Best to check with them to find out if they will be doing them now.

[john thom]

yea Joe- going to call monday will report back info I find

 

[fumbb Duck]

https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/19/lao-government-shutters-schools-visa-on-arrival/

[ubonjoe]

22 minutes ago, fumbb Duck said:

https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/19/lao-government-shutters-schools-visa-on-arrival/

Info in it has already been posted and discussed in other topics.

[retell]

8 hours ago, john thom said:

yea Joe- going to call monday will report back info I find

 

good luck ,,tried for 6 hours never a person on the line

[retell]

9 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I have seen no such announcement. There have been reports of some crossing being closed.

It does not matter now really since you will need a Lao visa to enter Laos. No visa on arrival or e visa is available.

http://www.mofa.gov.la/index.php/statements/notices/3525-visa-restrictions-from-20-march-2020-20-april-2020

health declaration for also there

[ubonjoe]

1 hour ago, retell said:

http://www.mofa.gov.la/index.php/statements/notices/3525-visa-restrictions-from-20-march-2020-20-april-2020

health declaration for also there

Thing change so fast that is hard to keep up with everything.

It seems that Laos not let the IATA or airlines about the restrictions. Laos is not even mentioned on this list of countries.https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

[john thom]

12 hours ago, retell said:

good luck ,,tried for 6 hours never a person on the line

yea, kinda figured-, going to try anyway. thanks for heads up   

[Saraburi121]

Went to S-Ket on 17 March.  Was refused O visa (marriage to Thai) due to travel to Singapore.  Wife and I returned from Singapore on 18 February.  Reason for refusal was no documentation of self quarantine and also needed a health certificate due to our travel to Singapore.  Neither were a requirement when we returned from Singapore, self quarantine was a recommendation which we did.  Asked more detail on the certificates was only told we had to get them from the "government" in our province.   Many people were being refused and left with their papers in hand. We went back to Thailand immediately.  Filled out a TM.8 and was screened by nurses at the Thai border and granted entry. 

[ubonjoe]

Entering Laos is now not an option. No visas for tourists are available now.

"LAO PEOPLE'S DEM. REP. – published 21.02.2020

1. Issuance of tourist visas, e-visas and visas on arrival has been suspended.

2. Visa exemptions for passengers with a normal passport are suspended.

3. Passengers traveling for non-touristic purposes must obtain a visa and approval prior to arrival."

Source: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm