An Indian friend informed that she was told by visa run company that Indian nationals cannot get a tourist visa iissued n Vietniane, Penang, etcetc but would have to return to to India to apply. Anybody know the facts, because she wanted to try the Vientiane tourist visa route if possible.

Also has anyone ever driven to Nong Khai and done the whole tourist visa run thing. Is it economical versus flying or a visa minibus service?

Advice appreciated.

An Indian friend informed that she was told by visa run company that Indian nationals cannot get a tourist visa iissued n Vietniane, Penang, etcetc but would have to return to to India to apply. Anybody know the facts, because she wanted to try the Vientiane tourist visa route if possible.

Also has anyone ever driven to Nong Khai and done the whole tourist visa run thing. Is it economical versus flying or a visa minibus service?

Advice appreciated.

An Indian passport holder can get a Visa On Arrival. At the border checkpoint . 1,000 Baht and will only give 15 days stay.

Info. From MFA Website.

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2491

The website also includes this which may include India.

Why not give Vientiene a ring.

http://www.thaiembassy.org/vientiane/consu...ervices_en.html

Since visa run company said that Vientiane would not issue a tourist visa I would beleive them. But you can contact them yourself to confirm.

Link to page with contact info: http://www.thaiembassy.org/vientiane/consu...ervices_en.html

Kuala Lumpur may issue tourist visa. The following is from their website. Contact them to confirm.

Citizens of following countries are required to provide 5 photos and 5 copies of application form

* Citizens of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Democratic People Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Yemen

Link to webpage : http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1387.php?&id=2884

Thanks for the tips...it was primarily the double entry tourist visa she was interested in.....the other question is whether she could even get a Lao visa for short term entry at nong khai without a lot of hassle?

Since visa run company said that Vientiane would not issue a tourist visa I would beleive them. But you can contact them yourself to confirm.

Link to page with contact info: http://www.thaiembassy.org/vientiane/consu...ervices_en.html

Kuala Lumpur may issue tourist visa. The following is from their website. Contact them to confirm.

Citizens of following countries are required to provide 5 photos and 5 copies of application form

* Citizens of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Democratic People Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Yemen

Link to webpage : http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1387.php?&id=2884

Thanks for the tips...it was primarily the double entry tourist visa she was interested in.....the other question is whether she could even get a Lao visa for short term entry at nong khai without a lot of hassle?

Same again. Probably the best idea would be to ring the Laos Embassy.

http://www.bkklaoembassy.com/