Going for a Second 60 day double entry - Savannakhet VS Vientiane and visa "services"

[Paxton]

I got my first 60 day double entry tourist visa earlier this year in Vientiane and would like to now get a second one. I've booked already for Vientiane (flight and hotel) but have been reading reports that it's also possible and perhaps easier / better chance in Savannakhet. I had an ED visa for 12 months before this so wondering if this also might affect a second TV.

Also wondering about the new warnings on visa "services", are they aimed at people using them or providing them? Someone I know used one of these and all the guy did was escort her through the process and did some photocopies but she got it. I don't see what peole are paying for with these "services".

btw, I can't access the region reports page on thaivisa.com for some reason so cant check. I'll check it again soon but seems down?

[ubonjoe]

Since you have only gotten one 2 entry tourist visa in Vientiane you would not have a problem getting another one there or at Savannakhet.

All the service in Vientiane can do for you is help fill out the form. Agents can only get inside the compound unless they are registered.

I just opened the Latest Reports Of Getting A Visa In The Region topic. Not sure what problem you were having with it.

[Paxton]

thanks ubonjoe. Not sure about the reports topic, my internet was worse today than it usually is and could not seem to open that page...all others opened. I can access it now though

cheers

[Eddy B]

If you are nearer to Mukdahan/ Savannakhet go there. It is less busy and a very quiet place. If you are closer to Nong Khai/ Vientiane then go there. To be honest I actually preferred Savannakhet, as it was not so busy apart from collection time for the passports. The staff are friendly at the consulate but be prepared for the Laotian visa horde getting their Thai visa's at the consulate and then basically bullying their way onto the bus over the bridge.

[BuckBee]

I would not bother with vis services unless you really lazy & not got gumption sort it yourself, they do next to nothing really for the fee.

Savannakhet is nice & hassle free for a consulate visa experience with little bit of pre visit research plus a night there is pleasant enough & good experience .

[stewmac68]

If I fly to savannaket on an Aussie passport how do I get a 60 day single entry ? I came in via BKK got 30 days then got 30 days extension in Pattaya now need to do my 1st border run in next 2 weeks

[ubonjoe]

If I fly to savannaket on an Aussie passport how do I get a 60 day single entry ? I came in via BKK got 30 days then got 30 days extension in Pattaya now need to do my 1st border run in next 2 weeks

You would apply for the tourist visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet.

There are reports about getting visas there in the topic mentioned earlier.

Flying directly to Savannakhet from BKK to is expensive and requires staying at least one extra night because of the flight schedule.

Most people use the fly/ride service to Mukdahan on the Thai side of the Mekong river across from Savannakhet. Check Nok Air and Air Asia for the flights.

[oncearugge]

If I fly to savannaket on an Aussie passport how do I get a 60 day single entry ? I came in via BKK got 30 days then got 30 days extension in Pattaya now need to do my 1st border run in next 2 weeks

You can get a 60 day entry by purchasing a single entry Tourist Visa from the Thai consulate in Savannakhet.

[stewmac68]

If I fly to savannaket on an Aussie passport how do I get a 60 day single entry ? I came in via BKK got 30 days then got 30 days extension in Pattaya now need to do my 1st border run in next 2 weeks

You would apply for the tourist visa at the Thai consulate in Savannakhet.

There are reports about getting visas there in the topic mentioned earlier.

Flying directly to Savannakhet from BKK to is expensive and requires staying at least one extra night because of the flight schedule.

Most people use the fly/ride service to Mukdahan on the Thai side of the Mekong river across from Savannakhet. Check Nok Air and Air Asia for the flights.

Thanks I was looking at nok air earlier , is there anywhere online I can look at the visa application form ? Wanted to see what I needed to provide

[ubonjoe]

Visa application for Savannakhet .pdf

[stewmac68]

Visa application for

Thanks should open your own online visa service site , no need pay dodgy agents now 555

[Paxton]

I would not bother with vis services unless you really lazy & not got gumption sort it yourself, they do next to nothing really for the fee.

Savannakhet is nice & hassle free for a consulate visa experience with little bit of pre visit research plus a night there is pleasant enough & good experience .

Exactly my reasoning. When I was initially told about these types of visa services I heard that they pretty much did everthing for you and that you didn't even have to go to the immigration office (imagine that!).

I was also told that they worked for the immigration office and that your visa would be almost guaranteed. Now if you had plenty of money to spare and wanted to enjoy your time in vientiane (for example) or take 2 day tour or whatever then it might be worth the extra 3k or whatver it is that they charge. I was happy enough doing it myself last time and if going through them isn't easier or I don't have a better chance at a visa then it's a pointless waste of money.

Savannakhet sounds like its much more relaxed and I've never been there alas I am already booked in for vientiane - I don't really mind though and I guess I'll go there for the new 6 month visa when its available.