rkidlad Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hey guys, I will be going to Savannakhet in December for my non O and will be flying return to Ubon Ratchathani. I hope to collect my visa sometime after 2 o'clock in Laos. The flight leaves from Ubon at 19.05, and I was wondering if there was enough time to get to the border and bus it to Ubon to be in time for my 19.05 flight the same day? Also, what are the border opening and closing times in the area? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) It would be a little close to be able do it. Figuring 3 o'clock departure from Mukdahan and 3 hour trip to Ubon would only be an hour extra. It would probably be best to plan an overnight in Ubon. Most border crossing are 7am to 9pm. Edited October 14, 2013 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Air Asia flights are cheap and depart at 19:50pm which might be the critical 45 minute margin you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantFan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 My friend renewed his retirement visa at savanaket 6 months ago and went to the consulate at about 10AM for pick up. He explained that his Thai wife was ill and that they wanted to depart Laos as fast as possible. They believed him and gave him his PP early. So it can be done if you are a smooth talker. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 There is a VIP van that runs from Ubon airport to Mukdahanand a VIP that runs the other way toocall the Ploy Palace Hotel in Mukdahan 042 631 111I think the van goes each direction once or twice a day VIP van leaves Ploy Palace hotel around 4pm or 4.30 Takes you right to ubon airport cost is 350 ... Will arrive in time for your flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Presumably just one more example of the stupidity of the visa system, in a country that thrives on tourism, yet makes visa complications with impunity! I assume this particular visa run qualifies for a 30 day visa rather than the 14 day road or sea run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Presumably just one more example of the stupidity of the visa system, in a country that thrives on tourism, yet makes visa complications with impunity! I assume this particular visa run qualifies for a 30 day visa rather than the 14 day road or sea run? He is making a trip to a Thai consulate not just a border hop.He states he is getting a non-o visa which gives a 90 day entry. I am guessing that he is getting a multiple entry visa that will allow him do those entries for a year. If it was a tourist visa then that would give a 60 day entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiexpat21 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Presumably just one more example of the stupidity of the visa system, in a country that thrives on tourism, yet makes visa complications with impunity! I assume this particular visa run qualifies for a 30 day visa rather than the 14 day road or sea run? Posters are discussing a return from Savannakhet where an application for a NON "O" visa is/was made. There are no 30 or 14 day "visas" and internal fights do not give access to visa exempt entries ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Entry would depend on the visa obtained and used for the entry. This thread is about getting a visa from Consulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Remember, they close the gates at around 11.30 am (they say 12 am) for applications. Collections are the next day at 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIKECM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It is still a visa 7 days 14 days or 30 days. A visa on arrival. Still a visa. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIKECM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Surely the quietest consulate in Thailand we went there last month and there was no queue on application and no one there at 2 pm to collect. Also nice staff but not so on the ball when it comes to difficult questions. I guess the dont get enough people. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It is still a visa 7 days 14 days or 30 days. A visa on arrival. Still a visa. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app There are no 7 day entries. A 14 or 30 day visa exempt entry is not a visa or a visa on arrival. Visas on arrival are only for those from certain countries and costs 1000 bhat for a 15 day entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIKECM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Great advice. Everyone should just lie... Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIKECM Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) There's a sign for "visa on arrival" in arrivals at the airport. That is a 30 day visa. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Edited October 15, 2013 by SPIKECM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It's a pointless argument over nomenclature but for what it's worth ubonjoe is correct: many countries, including Thailand, waive the visa requirement for certain nationalities, and thus some people are able to enter those countries without a visa. The fact that there is a sign that says "visa on arrival" at the airport is neither here nor there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) The visas on arrival sign directs you to the counter where those that qualify can apply for one and pay1000 baht for a 15 day entry. See: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15393-Visa-on-Arrival.html Tourist visa exemption aka visa exempt entry. http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15396-Tourist-Visa-Exemption.html Edited October 15, 2013 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Okay, guys. Thanks for all the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPIKECM Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 ah, now clarified...thx The visas on arrival sign directs you to the counter where those that qualify can apply for one and pay1000 baht for a 15 day entry. See: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15393-Visa-on-Arrival.html Tourist visa exemption aka visa exempt entry. http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15396-Tourist-Visa-Exemption.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 A guy I know has no cash, no house but is married and went to Sav for a 3 month visa, he did not ask for a 12 month , but, noooooooooo probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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