Proof of entry into Thailand for SETV from Vientiane with motorbike

[McGregor21]

Going to get a SETV from Vientiane and checking the required documents

 

"Travel itinerary to and from Thailand and accommodation e.g. plane/train/bus ticket"

 

I will ride my Thai registered motorbike over the border and once the Visa is issued, spend a week or so in Laos then ride back over the border.

 

So would the import papers for the motorbike at Laos border entry be enough to prove Im going back by motorbike again?

 

Hoping some one has first hand experience with this.

 

Thanks..

 

 

[DrJack54]

Here is one thread

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/615374-riding-a-motorcycle-to-vientiane/ 

 

Vientiane requires an appointment.

Often over week or more to find a open slot.

Personally don't see big advantage re the bike thing.

Friendship bridge to immigration is not long trip.

An option would be to leave bike Thailand side of crossing

[McGregor21]

Thanks Jack, maybe I wasn't clear....Im not asking how to get a motorbike into and out of Laos, I am wondering how I can satisfy the proof of travel into Thailand for the purpose of satisfying the documents required while applying for a single entry tourist visa...normally folks would upload a flight, train  or bus ticket.  Where I would be driving back into Thailand with no ticket.

[DrJack54]

OP, here is short thread.

Ubonjoe includes link for appointment 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1266940-setv-in-vientiane/ 

 

For your question .... Proof of entry into Thailand.

That will not be required. 

[McGregor21]

 

Ye if I was just going for the visa I would fly or train/bus to Vientiane, 

 

But I do enjoy a week or so of motorbike touring around Laos, so thats the plan. In at Vientiane and out at Huay Xai/Chiang Khong.

 

I will email Thai embassy and ask about proof of exit with motorbike...will update if I get an answer. 

 

Thanks,

[steve0101]

On 8/15/2023 at 3:21 PM, McGregor21 said:

Going to get a SETV from Vientiane and checking the required documents

 

"Travel itinerary to and from Thailand and accommodation e.g. plane/train/bus ticket"

 

I will ride my Thai registered motorbike over the border and once the Visa is issued, spend a week or so in Laos then ride back over the border.

 

So would the import papers for the motorbike at Laos border entry be enough to prove Im going back by motorbike again?

 

Hoping some one has first hand experience with this.

 

Thanks..

 

 

I just asked the very same question. I also want to find out if a bankbook (not printouts of bank statements) will suffice for proof adequate funds,

[steve0101]

I also just noticed that it now takes 3 days, instead of 2, to process an SETV

 

"2 days after submitting the application, e.g. Monday submission, Wednesday collection; Friday submission, Tuesday collection"

[McGregor21]

Just an Update,

 

Went into Laos on the bike at Chong Mek, and out at Vientiane. I put motorbike as the mode of transport into Thailand. As Dr Jack mentioned, proof of entry isn't asked for at the Thai Embassy even though it's listed on the website and form. So all I used was Bank statements,  a 3 day hotel booking in Udon for arrival , and a flight booking out before the 60 days., and al the usual copies of passport and visa pages. I used my Kasikorn bank statements but the guy complained it was printed too small...and that the balance had dipped too low at times...he was just nit picking so I didn't argue, went outside and got my other bank statement printed of at one of the road side shops. Back in went back to the front of the queue. All done in around 1 ½ hrs.. applied Tuesday morning, collected Thursday afternoon.

[McGregor21]

Also, 

 

Some handy info for anyone on a motorbike going to the embassy. There is a good supermarket (Megamart) about 100m further up the road on the same side, with a security guard in the parking who gives you a ticket for parking which is shaded. Inside you can leave your helmet at the customer service counter, get a cold drink etc. No charge for parking.