noBuzz Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Hi, I'm thinking of going to Vientiane,Laos to get an O-visa. Does my wife need a visa if she wants to join me? And whats the best way to go? Fly to Udon Thani and get a bus/taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonman Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Unless someone knows of a change do not believe any visa agreement with Laos until next year. Fly to Vientiane airport where you both can have visa on arrival. Need to fill in form, have photos and passport, plus fee. I have heard Laos much more stringent on visa issue. Make sure you comply with all the regs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noBuzz Posted May 6, 2005 Author Share Posted May 6, 2005 (edited) Unless someone knows of a change do not believe any visa agreement with Laos until next year. Fly to Vientiane airport where you both can have visa on arrival. Need to fill in form, have photos and passport, plus fee. I have heard Laos much more stringent on visa issue. Make sure you comply with all the regs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ooops.. "stringent", "all the regs" What are they? Have proof of marriage, birth certificate of our baby and proof of income. Is there anything else needed? We were thinking of going to Udon Thani and go to the border from there. I assumed we could get visas on arrival there. Has anybody here done that? How do I get to the border from Udon Thani? Best, Nobuzz Edited May 6, 2005 by noBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hi,I'm thinking of going to Vientiane,Laos to get an O-visa. Does my wife need a visa if she wants to join me? And whats the best way to go? Fly to Udon Thani and get a bus/taxi? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I was there on Mar 31. Went to the border, paid about 200B for my wife, who is a Thai, finished. I had to pay more for myself, but not a problem, my wife just sailed through. Just a point, Thai's tend to get the "Farang" price in Laos. Also change your money at a bank, the exchange rate should be about 250 kip to 1 baht. Street exchangers will rip you off. Don't forget you have to stay overnight in Laos for a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noBuzz Posted May 6, 2005 Author Share Posted May 6, 2005 Thx Mattnich. I'll be staying 3-4 days so i guess im ok on the visa. Someone told me Thai Baht was good in Laos. Are there buses from Udon Thani or is a taxi the good option. How much, how long? Best, NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Thx Mattnich.I'll be staying 3-4 days so i guess im ok on the visa. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You are welcome Someone told me Thai Baht was good in Laos. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes it is, but the vendors set their own exchange rates. So you need to be careful. Also not all businesses accept Baht. Are there buses from Udon Thani or is a taxi the good option.How much, how long? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No Idea sorry, on the 2 occasions I want there, I drove my own private car. Good Luck Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 No Idea sorry, on the 2 occasions I want there, I drove my own private car. Am interested. How easy was it to take your car over? What papers did you need insurance wise and other wise? Was a Thai drivers license sufficient? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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