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Savannakhet Non-O Multi Approval No Financials Experience June-18-2013


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

Am sure it would.

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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 smile.png

NOW THAT IS A GOOD TIP

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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.

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