Hey there hopefully someone can help me out. Im taking the big leap soon and making my first trip to Thailand and Laos this summer for 9 weeks with a buddy! I havent applied for a visa yet, im leaving in just under 3 weeks but apparantly the visa takes 3 weeks to come in! Im Irish and living in Ireland by the way. Will I be able to get a visa upon arrival or is there anyway I can get an emergency one?

Any help appreciated, thanks in advance

Hi cork

You will get a 30 day visa exception stamp when you fly in to Thailand. If re/entering Thailand by land, it is then only for 15days. Without seeming to doubt you, I would make sure your embassy/consolate take that long to process an 'O' visa. In the UK, my friend just got one from Hull Consolate back within 4 days including postage times (both ways!!).

There is on such thing as an emergency visa.

ENJOY

Dave

It only takes days not weeks to get a visa. A 2 entry tourist visa is what you need.

Contact the consulate in Dublin. Reported to be freindly and helpfull.

Link to website: http://www.thaiconsulateireland.com/

Without a Visa you may not be allowed on the flight . So do as UJ said. Double entry Tourist Visa, assuming you are making one trip to Laos.

Get one while they're free