nvrmorrv Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Hello, I'm now in Laos trying to get a TV. My history of stay is TV - Non_r - EV(border run) - EV(border run), total stay in Thailand is about 15 month. Also I'm not sure whether I have sufficient documents as I'm going to provide temporary 10usd flight ticket as onward flight and show current balance of my credit card (not 3 month history as it's required) as funds proof. Please help with these questions 1. Which consulate will I have more chances with Savannakhet or Vientiane ? 2. In practice, how much possible is it to get 3rd EV through land border? I know about the rule but maybe there is a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Time for trip to another country. Go live in Vietnam for few months. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Neither Vientiane nor Savannakhet will issue you a tourist visa if you fail to provide them with the 3-month bank statement they require. You seem to be in Laos already. To apply in Vientiane, you need to book an appointment, usually a couple of weeks in advance. You appear to be a bit underprepared. How long do you plan to stay in Laos? Edited to add: Regarding visa exempt entries by land, the limit of two per calendar year is strictly enforced, but doesn't apply to nationals of some countries that have a bilateral agreement with Thailand. What's your nationality? Edited June 6, 2023 by Caldera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 For long stay tourists, there is a good chance of being refused a tourist visa both in Vientiane and Savannakhet. However (assuming you can get an appointment) your chances will be better in Vientiane. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrmorrv Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, Caldera said: Neither Vientiane nor Savannakhet will issue you a tourist visa if you fail to provide them with the 3-month bank statement they require. You seem to be in Laos already. To apply in Vientiane, you need to book an appointment, usually a couple of weeks in advance. You appear to be a bit underprepared. How long do you plan to stay in Laos? Edited to add: Regarding visa exempt entries by land, the limit of two per calendar year is strictly enforced, but doesn't apply to nationals of some countries that have a bilateral agreement with Thailand. What's your nationality? I've made an appointment in Vientiane, it's in ten days. So I was wandering if it makes sense to wait if I can go to Savannakhet. But It seems in Vientiane I have little more chances. I'm from Ukraine, there's no special agreement as far as I know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tod Daniels Posted June 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, nvrmorrv said: I've made an appointment in Vientiane, it's in ten days. So I was wandering if it makes sense to wait if I can go to Savannakhet. But It seems in Vientiane I have little more chances. I'm from Ukraine, there's no special agreement as far as I know You're out nothing by slogging down to the Savannakhet Thai Consulate but I can almost guarantee you won't get a tourist visa from them with that entry/stay history. I doubt you will even get in the gate ???? AND as people pointed out for Vientiane you need to MEET the requirements for the tourist visa, especially the banked money, the confirmed lodging for 60 days AND the proof of flight out in 60 days. Vientiane is a totally workable consulate IF you meet the requirements and it's a totally BAD consulate to choose if you don't. So I take it from your entry history you burned BOTH the visa exempt entries you are allowed by land in a calendar year? If that's the case and you are unsuccessful at both Vientiane and Savannakhet what ever you do DO NOT fly back in to either Bangkok airport. You are almost sure to be denied entry at DMK or BKK. If you can't get the tourist visa and have to fly in go to Chiang Mai or Phuket.. <- Those two have the least denial of entry of any international airports in thailand. If you're comin' back visa exempt (as in you don't get a tourist visa) definitely have the 20K baht in CASH, proof of onward travel in 30 days and proof of lodging. If they're gonna deny you entry they'll ask for onward travel before anything else. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrmorrv Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Tod Daniels said: So I take it from your entry history you burned BOTH the visa exempt entries you are allowed by land in a calendar year? Yes, I did. Thank you for your response Edited June 6, 2023 by nvrmorrv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 7 hours ago, nvrmorrv said: I'm from Ukraine, there's no special agreement as far as I know You can get monthly extensions with a letter from your embassy based on the war situation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: You can get monthly extensions with a letter from your embassy based on the war situation. Just a thought, I could be wrong; If OP is a young able-bodied guy, I doubt the Ukraine embassy will be sympathetic to him sitting out the war here with a diplomatic "hall pass". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 9 hours ago, Tod Daniels said: If you can't get the tourist visa and have to fly in go to Chiang Mai or Phuket.. <- Those two have the least denial of entry of any international airports in thailand. I thought Phuket wasn't a good choice, or at least there were some stories on this forum a few years ago of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at15 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 The simple answer is... 1. Both zero chance. 2. Not possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockingbird Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 15 hours ago, Tod Daniels said: ????You are almost sure to be denied entry at DMK or BKK. If you can't get the tourist visa and have to fly in go to Chiang Mai or Phuket.. <- Those two have the least denial of entry of any international airports in thailand. Phuket is a notoriously unfriendly airport when it comes to people with extensive recent history, and imho would be a terrible choice. Chiang Mai would be a safer option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketilnm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, at15 said: The simple answer is... 1. Both zero chance. 2. Not possible. And why do you say that? When other people here say the opposit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, ketilnm said: And why do you say that? When other people here say the opposit? The OP has been in Thailand seems 15 months. Also appears he has used his two visa exempt entry visa exempt entries per calendar year. He possibly may have options. Fly in visa exempt OR obtain a SETV. Both of which very problematic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Marry her and get a 1 year marriage visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketilnm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 31 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: The OP has been in Thailand seems 15 months. Also appears he has used his two visa exempt entry visa exempt entries per calendar year. He possibly may have options. Fly in visa exempt OR obtain a SETV. Both of which very problematic. Oki, but can he get a regular single entry turist visa? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, ketilnm said: Oki, but can he get a regular single entry turist visa? Regards Not with the sparse documentation he has at the moment, ie. inadequate proof of funds. Edited June 7, 2023 by NanLaew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, ketilnm said: Oki, but can he get a regular single entry turist visa? The OP mentioned using credit card for proof of funds. That is not even acceptable for visa exempt entry. Certainly no use for tourist visa. With his history seems he is between rock and hard place imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketilnm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: The OP mentioned using credit card for proof of funds. That is not even acceptable for visa exempt entry. Certainly no use for tourist visa. With his history seems he is between rock and hard place imo. oki yes. He will need 3-month financial statements with an average balance of 20,000 baht Basically a bank statement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 21 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Time for trip to another country. Go live in Vietnam for few months. I'm glad you could understand that gobbledygook 'visa' and entry summary. If you want help you need to drop the acronyms. I think DrJack gave you some great advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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