globerunner4 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I need to go for a tourist visa run before May 7. The problem is Monday May 2 is Thai Labor Day(observed) and Thursday May 5 is Coronation Day. So is it possible to drop my passport off on Tues May 3 and pick it up the next day May 4? In theory I imagine it's possible but I'm curious what others have experienced in getting stuff done around the holidays. I really don't want to get hung up in Vientiane for an extra day or weekend. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Should not be a problem if you qualify for a tourist visa - normal is submit morning and pick up next afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globerunner4 Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Thanks lopburi3. I'm gonna try luck and hope it all works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globerunner4 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Should not be a problem if you qualify for a tourist visa - normal is submit morning and pick up next afternoon. One more scenario, since I'm having a hard time changing my air ticket. What if I drop my documents off on May 4th, will they be ready May 6th, the day after the holiday? And if so, would it be safe to travel (w/o passport) outside of Vientiane, maybe Luang Prabang? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I seriously doubt you can travel upcountry without a passport and I would not even be thinking about it. But it has been about 35 years since I was last there so perhaps things have changed a bit. I would expect visa to be available on next workday afternoon if submitted in morning. The one time this happened to me (in Penang) they processed everyone the same day as a holiday goodwill gesture. But I would not expect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globerunner4 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 I seriously doubt you can travel upcountry without a passport and I would not even be thinking about it. But it has been about 35 years since I was last there so perhaps things have changed a bit. I would expect visa to be available on next workday afternoon if submitted in morning. The one time this happened to me (in Penang) they processed everyone the same day as a holiday goodwill gesture. But I would not expect that. Lucky you. OK I'll stick w my original plan of Wed morn drop, Thurs aftn p/u and take a hit with the airfare changes. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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