Hi there,

I have just had my tourist visa extended by one month and I am already thinking about the next step. As I have never done this before I could certainly use some help:

I live in Prasat, close to Surin, and I would like to know what is the best/closest/friendliest place to get a new tourist visa?

I have heard Vientiane is a good bet, but then my follow question is, how do I get from Prasat/Surin to Vientiane in Laos?

I need to leave TH before January 28th, so I still have some time to plan.

Thanks for any advice.

Arno.

Vientiane is the best place to get your tourist visa, You can get a 2 entry there.

A bus to Korat and then by train or bus to Nong Kai.

Or a bus to Khoen Khen and then on to Nong Kai.

I am sure others will have more options.

The Mukdahan / Laos crossing border has a Thai embassy.

A lot closer than Vientenne, and there is a bus that goes direct from Prasat bus stastion twice daily (about 5 hours.)

They only issue single entry tourist visas at the consulate in Savannakhet. Plus if you have one now they may not issue another one or put a stamp in your passport telling you not to come back.

They are not very friendly.

They only issue single entry tourist visas at the consulate in Savannakhet. Plus if you have one now they may not issue another one or put a stamp in your passport telling you not to come back.

They are not very friendly.

Thank you very much for this heads up. I really appreciate it.

I don't mind traveling a little further for a friendlier smile.

Thanks.

A.

Vientiane is the best place to get your tourist visa, You can get a 2 entry there.

A bus to Korat and then by train or bus to Nong Kai.

Or a bus to Khoen Khen and then on to Nong Kai.

I am sure others will have more options.

Thank you for this reply. I am afraid I have a follow up question though.

Once I reach Nong Kai, how easy is it to get a bus from there to Vientiane? And do I need to get a visa for Laos?

Sorry, but you are really dealing with a newbie here.

Thanks.

A.

Lots of help and info abut Vientiane visa runs, See the last few pages of this 32 page topic: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Vientiane-La...sa-t158561.html

After you get to Nong Kai you can get a tuk tuk to the bridge and then the shuttle bus across after Thai immigration.

You will then get a visa on arrival for Laos. You will need one photo and 1500 baht or $35 US.

On this webpage you will find info about the consulate and can download an application form.

You will need 2 photos and a copy of your passport photo page. They don't ask for anything else other than 1000 baht for each entry. When you fill out the application by tourist visa write 2 entry.

Lots of help and info abut Vientiane visa runs, See the last few pages of this 32 page topic: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Vientiane-La...sa-t158561.html

After you get to Nong Kai you can get a tuk tuk to the bridge and then the shuttle bus across after Thai immigration.

You will then get a visa on arrival for Laos. You will need one photo and 1500 baht or $35 US.

On this webpage you will find info about the consulate and can download an application form.

You will need 2 photos and a copy of your passport photo page. They don't ask for anything else other than 1000 baht for each entry. When you fill out the application by tourist visa write 2 entry.

Again, thank you very much for all this information. Truly appreciated.

Arno.