Popular Post kovaltech Posted May 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Applied for a new visa 27 mai morning time, picked up 28 mai, afternoon. The new located embassy works fast and efficient. I did spent 30 seconds at the window, this including checking my previous passport and the original Marriage documents. Got a numbered ticket after handing in your application and payed your visa fee. For the applicants, before you get into the que, ensure you have all relevant paperwork done , application form, copy passport... Come in time, then you have plenty opportunity to do your paperwork. Outside shops available, copy service, resto, coffee.... People are very friendly, as long as you are ;-) The person at the window was extremely friendly and had a clear voiced english ( flawless i would say) Since i came with my new passport, the old visa was in the old passport, he asked for it to check, so if you are in the same situation, don't forget your old passport until you have a new visa in your new passport... He also asked to show the original marriage documents, which i had with me of course... As said earlier, smooth, fast and utmost friendly.... 30 seconds tops... Pickup next day: 10 seconds or less... give your ticket ( received day before ) state your name, get your passport and off you go. There are currently 2 windows, where as the right window was used for the applications and for the handing out of the passports Being cued up at the right side of a big table, you only have a few minutes to do your chit chat or verifying your paperwork when you enter and the window starts gate opens at 09.00 for the applications Afternoon gate opens at 14.00 for the handout Make sure that you check your passport when you receive it back, inquiry's at the left window if something went wrong. Total applications submitted on 27-05-2015 ( based on the ticket numbers) 86 I have witnessed these people at the embassy now a few times, ... their behavior was utmost professional, polite and friendly but... don't mess with them, i have seen people start arguing with them, then it turns into a very firm "njet" in a blink of an eye... So: come prepared, have your paperwork done and stay polite with them If you have problems about your paperwork, outside are plenty people who can and will help you, don't start debating with the person at the window Thursday afternoon, pickup time, a backpacker, queued in as all the rest, came to hand in his application ( without paperwork or application form ) he insisted that they handed him a visa... Lucky he was behind me... Big surprise for him that he only could hand in his application friday morning, that monday is a holliday, and tuesday next week would be his earliest pickup time ( he started to debate angry at the left window, i did not wait for the outcome. So again, Savannakhet, no problems, if you don't create some... Edited May 29, 2015 by kovaltech 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxyzptlk Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good report. Thanks to OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Good report. Thanks to OP +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballbearing Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Looking at heading there for same thing in next couple of weeks so thanks for the update. Any recommendations for overnight accommodation ? Cheers, BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango66 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 well done, just what well prepaired papers - documents did you present ?? Non-O based on ? Thanks; 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovaltech Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 well done, just what well prepaired papers - documents did you present ?? Non-O based on ? Thanks; Marriage.... as in the topic title ;-) Application form with 2 Photo's Copy Marriage certificate(s) ( if married abroad, international certificate with all stamps and certifications + translation with all stamps and certifications.... ) ( also, in my case, Marriage registration in Thailand) Copy passport Copy ID Card wife with her signature Copy Tabien Baan with signature wife Original Marriage certificate(s) if asked for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovaltech Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 @ ballbearing, Couldn't point you out to a good place to stay... This time i stayed in "China Hotel" at 500 Thb per night Won't stay there again ;-) But there are plenty and easy to find... I came evening before, so i was not picky to find one... Next time i'll go with my own bike, so more freedom and time to find suitable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkfaranguy Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 @ ballbearing, Couldn't point you out to a good place to stay... This time i stayed in "China Hotel" at 500 Thb per night Won't stay there again ;-) But there are plenty and easy to find... I came evening before, so i was not picky to find one... Next time i'll go with my own bike, so more freedom and time to find suitable... I just returned fro doing my 1 year multiple visa based on marriage, stayed at the Savan Vegas Casino Hotel, not bad for $50.00 per night and that also includes them shuttling you back and fourth across the Thai Lao bridge. I drove my truck from Nom Bua Lamphu to Makdahan about a 4 1/2 hour drive through very beautiful country side but on some of most deadly 2 lane roads I have driven on, everything from cows to semi's and everything else in-between, so not sure If I will drive again. Savan Vegas has a office on the Thai side parking lot, parked my truck there for 250Bahht per night then their van shuttles you straight across to the hotel, on the return they even met us at the embassy the day we picked up my passport and shuttles use back over to the Thai side, much more convenient than using the tuk tuks or bus! Casino is not much so did very little gambling and the food is not bad but I have found there is nothing much nicer on the Lao side than this place. Also if you stay there make sure you request a room facing outside not inside looking at the casino or you will be listening to load music until about midnight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F K Thornbury Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Which form is used for applying for Non-O based on marriage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 If applying at Savannakhet you need this one. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=305257 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/631223-immigration-templates/?p=6550777#entry6550777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 You sue the standard visa application form for Savannakhet. Savannakhet .pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F K Thornbury Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 excellent, thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballbearing Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 @ ballbearing, Couldn't point you out to a good place to stay... This time i stayed in "China Hotel" at 500 Thb per night Won't stay there again ;-) But there are plenty and easy to find... I came evening before, so i was not picky to find one... Next time i'll go with my own bike, so more freedom and time to find suitable... I just returned fro doing my 1 year multiple visa based on marriage, stayed at the Savan Vegas Casino Hotel, not bad for $50.00 per night and that also includes them shuttling you back and fourth across the Thai Lao bridge. I drove my truck from Nom Bua Lamphu to Makdahan about a 4 1/2 hour drive through very beautiful country side but on some of most deadly 2 lane roads I have driven on, everything from cows to semi's and everything else in-between, so not sure If I will drive again.Savan Vegas has a office on the Thai side parking lot, parked my truck there for 250Bahht per night then their van shuttles you straight across to the hotel, on the return they even met us at the embassy the day we picked up my passport and shuttles use back over to the Thai side, much more convenient than using the tuk tuks or bus! Casino is not much so did very little gambling and the food is not bad but I have found there is nothing much nicer on the Lao side than this place. Also if you stay there make sure you request a room facing outside not inside looking at the casino or you will be listening to load music until about midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballbearing Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Agree 100% with bkkfaranguy, If i go again will definitely stay at the casino. Nothing wrong with my hotel but the bus trip was an absolute nightmare. Arrived 1.5 hrs early to collect passport - second in line. Jumped in tuk tuk and raced to border only to have nobody manning the Laos immigration booths for 10 minutes. Got through and waited 50 minutes for a bus and by that time there was basically over 200 people waiting with no queue to board the bus. When it finally arrived it was a physical fight to get on the bus and obtain a seat - there were enough passengers left waiting they could have filled another bus easily. I would stay at the casino purely to avoid having to travel by bus. Cheers, BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F K Thornbury Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Any ideas on how to get from Mukdahan to Ubon after I've picked up my passport? I want to avoid the bus, which last year was obscenely crowded. Anyone ever paid a taxi for this commute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 @ ballbearing, Couldn't point you out to a good place to stay... This time i stayed in "China Hotel" at 500 Thb per night Won't stay there again ;-) But there are plenty and easy to find... I came evening before, so i was not picky to find one... Next time i'll go with my own bike, so more freedom and time to find suitable... I just returned fro doing my 1 year multiple visa based on marriage, stayed at the Savan Vegas Casino Hotel, not bad for $50.00 per night and that also includes them shuttling you back and fourth across the Thai Lao bridge. I drove my truck from Nom Bua Lamphu to Makdahan about a 4 1/2 hour drive through very beautiful country side but on some of most deadly 2 lane roads I have driven on, everything from cows to semi's and everything else in-between, so not sure If I will drive again. Savan Vegas has a office on the Thai side parking lot, parked my truck there for 250Bahht per night then their van shuttles you straight across to the hotel, on the return they even met us at the embassy the day we picked up my passport and shuttles use back over to the Thai side, much more convenient than using the tuk tuks or bus! Casino is not much so did very little gambling and the food is not bad but I have found there is nothing much nicer on the Lao side than this place. Also if you stay there make sure you request a room facing outside not inside looking at the casino or you will be listening to load music until about midnight. I've just checked on the Savan Vegas website and rooms start at B4800, can you tell me how you got a room for $50 please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I just returned fro doing my 1 year multiple visa based on marriage, stayed at the Savan Vegas Casino Hotel, not bad for $50.00 per night and that also includes them shuttling you back and fourth across the Thai Lao bridge. I drove my truck from Nom Bua Lamphu to Makdahan about a 4 1/2 hour drive through very beautiful country side but on some of most deadly 2 lane roads I have driven on, everything from cows to semi's and everything else in-between, so not sure If I will drive again. Savan Vegas has a office on the Thai side parking lot, parked my truck there for 250Bahht per night then their van shuttles you straight across to the hotel, on the return they even met us at the embassy the day we picked up my passport and shuttles use back over to the Thai side, much more convenient than using the tuk tuks or bus! Casino is not much so did very little gambling and the food is not bad but I have found there is nothing much nicer on the Lao side than this place. Also if you stay there make sure you request a room facing outside not inside looking at the casino or you will be listening to load music until about midnight. I've just checked on the Savan Vegas website and rooms start at B4800, can you tell me how you got a room for $50 please? Agoda lists rooms for 40 USD+ (excl Tax) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I just returned fro doing my 1 year multiple visa based on marriage, stayed at the Savan Vegas Casino Hotel, not bad for $50.00 per night and that also includes them shuttling you back and fourth across the Thai Lao bridge. I drove my truck from Nom Bua Lamphu to Makdahan about a 4 1/2 hour drive through very beautiful country side but on some of most deadly 2 lane roads I have driven on, everything from cows to semi's and everything else in-between, so not sure If I will drive again. Savan Vegas has a office on the Thai side parking lot, parked my truck there for 250Bahht per night then their van shuttles you straight across to the hotel, on the return they even met us at the embassy the day we picked up my passport and shuttles use back over to the Thai side, much more convenient than using the tuk tuks or bus! Casino is not much so did very little gambling and the food is not bad but I have found there is nothing much nicer on the Lao side than this place. Also if you stay there make sure you request a room facing outside not inside looking at the casino or you will be listening to load music until about midnight. I've just checked on the Savan Vegas website and rooms start at B4800, can you tell me how you got a room for $50 please? Agoda lists rooms for 40 USD+ (excl Tax) savan.JPG Thanks! I should have thought of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianExport Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Why no clear list of the required documents on top of the first post ? I am sure that it would help many ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splatman Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Original Post from 2015 - does Anyone know if this Is this still valid option to get that Non O Multiple Married to Thai Visa? Is it possible to get the same thing at Vientiane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 25 minutes ago, splatman said: Original Post from 2015 - does Anyone know if this Is this still valid option to get that Non O Multiple Married to Thai Visa? Is it possible to get the same thing at Vientiane? Yes it is possible in Savannakhet but not Vientiane. No changes in Savannakhet since this topic was started. There are other that are more recent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALFREDO Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 26/1/2560 at 1:45 PM, ubonjoe said: Yes it is possible in Savannakhet but not Vientiane. No changes in Savannakhet since this topic was started. There are other that are more recent. -ubonjoe- please Got on another Forum the question - why I not go to Savannaketh Thai Consulate and make a Non Immigrant O Multiple Entry Visa - I living with Thai family and my Thai children and provide for them - I think on that basis - I not married, not retired, I cannot get such a Visa in the region - as far as I remember from previous Forum postings here on Thaivisa. In the moment I make Non Immigrant O single entry and sometime a Border run for Visa exempt entry - Land border and Airport border and 60 days extension on these Visa. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 4 hours ago, ALFREDO said: I living with Thai family and my Thai children and provide for them - I think on that basis - I not married, not retired, I cannot get such a Visa in the region - as far as I remember from previous Forum postings here on Thaivisa. Savannakhet will not do one based upon being the parent of a Thai. You can get one in Penang if you have 400k baht in any bank or proof of income. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboyz1 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 42 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Savannakhet will not do one based upon being the parent of a Thai. You get one in Penang if you have 400k baht in any bank or proof of income. I was just going to look for this. As far as you know, Savannakhet is still not requiring bank statements or income letters? I'm planning on driving to Mukdahan and taking the bus over in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, daboyz1 said: I was just going to look for this. As far as you know, Savannakhet is still not requiring bank statements or income letters? You can get a multiple entry non-o based upon marriage with no financial proof needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboyz1 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just now, ubonjoe said: You can get a multiple entry non-o based upon marriage with no financial proof needed. Thanks Joe! I'll report back when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbuathong Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Got a new Non-O multi entry, (07 Nov 17) from Savannakhet. Indeed the requirements are unchanged Docs submitted Copy passport Copy ID wife (on which she requested that i needed the visa to support our family) Copy marriage certificate (did copy front and back on one A4 sheet) Copy Tabian baan Application form 2 passport size photos 5000 baht (as far as I know only THB accepted) Original marriage certificate has to be shown upon request, also had the wife's document copies signed by her Submit in morning between 0900-1100 collect next day afternoon between 1400-1600 I stayed at the Avalon a 15 minute walk from the Consulate, bring baht (small bills) Edited November 8, 2017 by bangbuathong added date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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