Anybody know if the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos is giving out Non-O visas? Anybody tried this lately? The embassy website gives instructions for applying for Tourist visas and Non-B's, but has no mention of Non-O's at all on their site.

Where do Isaan dwellers generally go for a Non-O visa in the region?

On what grounds?

The most you will get in Vientienne is a single entry if you qualify.

Take it you're after Non-O based on marriage?

I was over there 5mnth ago and no problem. I get 3mnth non-O then 2mnth extension, though immigration here told me I've to stop doing that. No matter, business able to support me from November onwards; another long story I won't bore you with!

They don't actually ask what type of visa you require on the application form, just tourist or non-imm. Maybe this is why not on their website? Just checked my passport for you, and they obviously organise what type you need by using some common sense?? Fair Play to them, as it does indeed state Type of Visa; Non-imm, Category; O. :jap:

Vientiane open for applications until lunchtime, we usually arrive around 9am. Queue, submit, queue, pay. Visa costs 2,000b. Friday's best, zero queues, rent a motorbike and head up-country for a couple of days. Might as well make it a holiday?

You'll save a fortune changing some THB into Kip. Otherwise you're paying 10-20% extra on each purchase?

Pick up your visa the following afternoon.

Let me know if you need any further info?