IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THAI EMBASSY VIENTIANE

[CharlieH]

[DrJack54]

Also discussed in the article.

Laotian Times: 

 

https://laotiantimes.com/2024/11/21/non-thai-nationals-in-laos-to-apply-for-e-visa-only-starting-from-january-2025/

[Maestro]

I believe the part about payment of the visa fee in cash is an error.

 

[scottiejohn]

Does that mean that the new online system is faster or slower than the current walk in system?

[Upnotover]

4 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Does that mean that the new online system is faster or slower than the current walk in system?

As stated in the letter it's slower. But in practice it will probably be very similar to what it is now, based on the reports from other countries, and from my own personal experiences.

[Caldera]

10 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Does that mean that the new online system is faster or slower than the current walk in system?

 

If it materializes as per the announcement, it will be a lot slower. Walk-in currently means a 2-night wait until you can pick up the visa.

 

Let's see what it will actually be like once rolled out.

[Caldera]

13 minutes ago, Maestro said:

I believe the part about payment of the visa fee in cash is an error.

 

 

Hopefully you are right! That would be an insane hassle for Lao people from far-away provinces: Come to Vientiane to pay, hang around for up to 15 days until the eVisa is granted (or go back home to wait), then travel to Thailand.

[Moonlover]

26 minutes ago, Caldera said:

 

Hopefully you are right! That would be an insane hassle for Lao people from far-away provinces: Come to Vientiane to pay, hang around for up to 15 days until the eVisa is granted (or go back home to wait), then travel to Thailand.

People from Lao do not need a visa to enter Thailand for stays of less than 60 days.

 

[DrJack54]

28 minutes ago, Maestro said:

I believe the part about payment of the visa fee in cash is an error.

100% would be removed even if not an error.

Two reasons is one: Ridiculous requirement.

And secondly it's not how payments for eVisa in other countries are made. 

[Caldera]

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

People from Lao do not need a visa to enter Thailand for stays of less than 60 days.

 

 

I know that; I'd guess most Lao people who apply for a Thai visa don't apply for a tourist visa.

[Maestro]

The Thai consulate in Savannakhet has an analogous announcement on its website.

 

https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2024_11/Screenshot_20241124_150707_Chrome.jpg.0fc142a5f26103868c009820f66cb0bb.jpg