Hey Guys,

I thought I would share my most recent experience on my Visa run to Savannakhet using the Savan Vegas Visa Run Package traveling from Phuket.

I applied for a Non-O Multi 1yr Visa and was approved June 19th.

I am traveling from Phuket so I ended up booking cheap Air Asia flights from Phuket to Bangkok then took the 11:40am flight to Nakhon Phanom. I arrived in Nakhon Phanom at about 1:10pm and the Savan Vegas Mini Bus was there to pick me up right on time. I thought it was a bit overkill that I had a whole mini-bus to myself but it was very comfy.

The guys took care of everything! The only time I had to leave the van was when exiting the Thai border. I didn't need to see the Lao officers except only for the picture since it was my first time in that country. On the way out I didn't even see the Lao immigration officer at all.

After checking into the hotel the VIP Casino desk called me to gather all the documents. I had everything ready EXCEPT the financial documents. The guy asked at the desk asked for it, but I told him that I heard people getting visa without it so I was comfortable giving my documents and the 5000thb without it. I did provide all originals with the copies but I put the originals in a plastic sleeve and everything was given back to me when I picked up the visa. Make sure you give them 2 copies of everything though.

2 days later I got the visa from the VIP desk, so everything worked out perfectly. If you don't mind staying at a casino for 3 nights then this is definitely a great deal. They give you 3 nights accommodation, 3 daily meal vouchers for each day your there, and a free thai or foot massage which they normally charge 400thb per hour. I didn't use the 500thb match play voucher but they do give that as well. All of that for 3,400thb… thats a steal! This was definitely a no hassles visa run with everything taken care of for you and all the staff is attentive to your needs. I found that only the front desk and managers/supervisors knew english, otherwise you will have to know thai to talk to any of the other staff.

I hope that helps everyone. I will provide a list of everything I gave for the Non-O Multi 1yr:

Application

Marriage Document

The fancy marriage certificate thats all colorful

2 passport style Photos

Wife's House register Book

Copy of Wife Thai ID Card

Copy of Picture page of Wife Passport

*Child Birth Certificate for my Baby

*Wife Letter Outlining our relationship and asking to approve visa

NO FINANCIAL PAPERS GIVEN

Total costs from Phuket:

Phuket - Bangkok: 1980thb (990thb each way)

Bangkok - Nakhon Phanom: 1380thb (690thb each way)

Savan Vegas Airport Pickup: 2000thb (pick up and drop off 1,000thb each way… its a 1.2hr drive roughly)

Hotel Package for 3 nights: 3400thb

Visa Fee: 5000thb

Total Costs: 13,760

Flights will vary per Air Asia promotions, but good to book ahead of time to get the deals.

One thing to note is that if you do fly into Nakhon Phanom, you have to do the 3 day visa run package because of timing of the consulate. You get there too late to apply the day you arrive and the day you get your visa, its too late to get the plane as Air Asia only has 1 daily flight (1:40pm departure), not sure about Nok Air though but I saw a check-in for them at the tiny airport.

Hope this information helps you guys. I have been a follower all of your information so I thought it was my turn to share my experience to help the community. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Cheers!

Good rundown.

Nok Air fly from Bangkok to either Sakon Nakhon or Nakhon Phanon with a convenient connection by coach to Mukdahan. Drops off at Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge #2 in Mukdahan. About 1,000 Baht each way if you book in advance.

Your welcome guys, happy to share.

Thanks for sharing. Done it myself this month. Booked a VIP bus from Mo-Chit to Mukdan then Lao International bus to Savankhet. Only stayed 1 night in a basic hotel on the river front. A lot cheaper, but wouldn't mind doing the Vegas thing next time. Everything cost just under 10k Baht and was away for 2 days, 1 night.

You forgot to mention a photo and 1,500 Baht (Lao visa) for the Lao border. Also, Thai consulate only require 1 copy of all your paperwork, meaning Vegas people are keeping the other set?? Really don't want my personal papers with another party, do you?

But again, thanks for sharing.

Oh shoot, I thought I forgot something. Yeah I also had to produce a photo for the Lao border and also gave them $35USD. You can give the 1500thb BUT with the exchange rate its better to do it with USD because $35USD=1090thb so you save yourself some money giving them the good ol' american greenback.

Regarding the paperwork, I think that was a mistake on my part I thought I read it on other threads about 2 copies, but anyways everything was given to the embassy to my knowledge and if the casino wanted to keep a copy, well they could easily do it anyways without me knowing about it after leaving the documents with them. But essentially they take all the paperwork for you so you dont have to go to the embassy... you literally dont lift a finger.

I also asked them about the originals and they said they would give it back, so I trusted them and they pulled through and gave back everything. These guys really know what they are doing. Even crossing the Lao border there was a special booth that said "Vegas", so I assume they have some special relationship with the consulate. Either way I would definitely do it again next year assuming of course Savannakhet continues to not require financials.

Thanks for the info, will have to do it myself in a couple of months. ! question, did the Casino have internet? if so how was the speed of it?

Thanks

Good one, thanks for that, I have many people asking me what to do, where to go, sounds like a solid solution.

I hope that helps everyone. I will provide a list of everything I gave for the Non-O Multi 1yr:

Application

Marriage Document

The fancy marriage certificate thats all colorful

what is the 'Marriage Document' how is the different to the certificate?

Unless it was included in the hotel package, how 'bout the cost of the Lao Visa. You do stay in Lao (DPR), no?

sorry what is your nationality. I heard some nationality can't get multiple non O in Savannaketh

Thank you.

Thanks for the detailed information. Hidden treasures like this are always good to know.

I too agree with u quite an easy task of getting 1 year visa, only money can do any thing in the world any one dis agrees ,i don't believe

sorry what is your nationality. I heard some nationality can't get multiple non O in Savannaketh

Probably the same ones that cannot get any visa there.

Hi Bangarang

Great to hear. I did the three nights package on 07 June although I changed my Non imm o visa to an ED visa (your never to old to learn).

Hassle free from all the way thru.

Thanks for the detained information. From the description you applied for a Non-O based on marriage and was easily approved and you had an enjoyable trip.

I'm fairly new at this whole immigration visa extension/renewal mindset but why did you elect to go for a new Non-O visa versus extending the Non-O you were currently on?

I'm currently on a 1-year extension of my original Non-O and will apply to extend again this August. My 90-day checks are at Chiang Mai Immigration versus making a border runs like required during my initial Non-O period.

Am I missing something along the way or what?

Some who cannot qualify for the extension of stay go for a new visa. We'll have to wait for his response on his particular case though.

What is the INCOME proof they need just bank book and how much needs to be in it 400K or 100K for the O Visa I know its 400K for the extension

Also any NL Hold em Poker at that Casino

thx

Thanks for the info, will have to do it myself in a couple of months. ! question, did the Casino have internet? if so how was the speed of it?

Thanks

Internet was good. It is a wired cable connection using CAT5 cable.

Unless it was included in the hotel package, how 'bout the cost of the Lao Visa. You do stay in Lao (DPR), no?

Lao Visa is either $35 USD or 1550thb... cheaper to give USD.

sorry what is your nationality. I heard some nationality can't get multiple non O in Savannaketh

I am from USA

What is the INCOME proof they need just bank book and how much needs to be in it 400K or 100K for the O Visa I know its 400K for the extension

Also any NL Hold em Poker at that Casino

thx

400K for visa based on Marriage, but in Savannakhet it is ok to get visa without having to show it at the moment.

Some who cannot qualify for the extension of stay go for a new visa. We'll have to wait for his response on his particular case though.

I dont have 400K in my account, so I cannot get the extension. I really dont mind the visa runs though. From Phuket-Ranong is a day trip and costs only 1500thb. Its a nice little break away from staying at home.

Thanks for the detained information. From the description you applied for a Non-O based on marriage and was easily approved and you had an enjoyable trip.

I'm fairly new at this whole immigration visa extension/renewal mindset but why did you elect to go for a new Non-O visa versus extending the Non-O you were currently on?

I'm currently on a 1-year extension of my original Non-O and will apply to extend again this August. My 90-day checks are at Chiang Mai Immigration versus making a border runs like required during my initial Non-O period.

Am I missing something along the way or what?

I had an expired Non-B visa that I had setup through a local accounting company that put me on the books to get a visa. I got married in December before my child was born so I made my second 1yr Multi Visa a Non-O now that I was eligible. Also I would like to travel a few times in the year to neighboring countries so I really dont mind doing the whole visa run thing every 90 days but also because I dont have 400K, I am not eligible for extension where I dont have to leave.

Hi Bangarang

Great to hear. I did the three nights package on 07 June although I changed my Non imm o visa to an ED visa (your never to old to learn).

Hassle free from all the way thru.

Yeah it was great. I was surprised how hassle-free it was. The ED was my backup option if I didnt get approved. Your never to old to learn, but I just had a new baby a few months ago and its definitely eating into the bank now, so I needed the cheapest option possible.

I hope that helps everyone. I will provide a list of everything I gave for the Non-O Multi 1yr:

Application

Marriage Document

The fancy marriage certificate thats all colorful

what is the 'Marriage Document' how is the different to the certificate?

One document was the official marriage document with all the details on it and the certificate is the one that looks like you would frame it like a diploma. Its in all color with a decorative border.

There is only one official marriage document - that is the diploma type fancy KR3. The KR2 copy of ledger information is not a normal requirement for visas (in fact most people have never received such from District Office as it is only recently that they started to provide). For extensions of stay from immigration it is often required now but even that is a recent change.

Savannakhet does not require financial proof for issue of a multi entry non immigrant O visa for marriage. KL requires 100k. Other Consulates may or may not require something. There is no set requirement.

The other document is a Kor Ror 2 marriage regestry.

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There is only one official marriage document - that is the diploma type fancy KR3. The KR2 copy of ledger information is not a normal requirement for visas (in fact most people have never received such from District Office as it is only recently that they started to provide). For extensions of stay from immigration it is often required now but even that is a recent change.

Savannakhet does not require financial proof for issue of a multi entry non immigrant O visa for marriage. KL requires 100k. Other Consulates may or may not require something. There is no set requirement.

Just to be safe will bank book updated suffice just in case

Oh another thing awesome thing is that in the middle of the casino there is a bar with Draft Tiger and Lao Beer. You can get as many glasses as you want for free. You only have to pay if you ask for a bottle, but draft is free

There is only one official marriage document - that is the diploma type fancy KR3. The KR2 copy of ledger information is not a normal requirement for visas (in fact most people have never received such from District Office as it is only recently that they started to provide). For extensions of stay from immigration it is often required now but even that is a recent change.

Savannakhet does not require financial proof for issue of a multi entry non immigrant O visa for marriage. KL requires 100k. Other Consulates may or may not require something. There is no set requirement.

Just to be safe will bank book updated suffice just in case

Am sure it would.

Oh another thing awesome thing is that in the middle of the casino there is a bar with Draft Tiger and Lao Beer. You can get as many glasses as you want for free. You only have to pay if you ask for a bottle, but draft is free

NOW THAT IS A GOOD TIP

I will be traveling to Thailand soon. I will go to Udorn.If I want to go to Vientiene, will I need to get a visa first or can I just cross over for a few days?

You will need to obtain a visa but that can be done at border crossing - price varies by nationality but about $30-35 I believe.

I will be traveling to Thailand soon. I will go to Udorn.If I want to go to Vientiene, will I need to get a visa first or can I just cross over for a few days?

Yes, you can get visa crossing the border. Just make sure you have 1 passport picture and $35 USD or you can giver them 1550thb. try to carry US cash when crossing the border as it works out cheaper in the end.