juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 If confident they are a reputable company, ask for confirmation in writing that they will refund if you can only get a single entry. Reading between the lines, I think Vientiane was originally planning to issue METVs to non residents based on financial proof only. Visa run companies were informed. Then, Vientiane was told they could not do it. I do not think it is a scam, but I do not believe they can deliver what they think they can. I thought the the embassies don't refund money if they don't give you the visaso I doubt if the company will do to or that is what I always thought But good ideal Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk From what I have read on this forum and from reports from people I have spoken to who have been there recently, I believe that Vientiane consulate don't take payment for a visa until you collect your passport on the afternoon of the second day. Therefore, if no visa is given then no payment will be taken, or if a single visa is given only 1,000 baht will need to be paid. That's good if it is right I am sure London don't refund the money but I could be wrong Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METV Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 There is no such thing as a triple entry Visa. Scam. There was such thing as a triple entries Tourist visa indeed. Vientiane used to deliver them a few years back; I think he's talking about a METV, that's what they call it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) There is no such thing as a triple entry Visa. Scam. There was such thing as a triple entries Tourist visa indeed.Vientiane used to deliver them a few years back; I think he's talking about a METV, that's what they call it now. The sign said a tripple not a METV also I asked But still could be a METV after discussing it on here The price makes me think so it's 2000THB more then the 9000THB a tripple would have been Which make sense as the METV is 5000THB and it use to be 1000THB a entry Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Edited November 27, 2015 by juice777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METV Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Officially not possible, but if using right middleman sometimes "not possible" can became possible,,,OK I was wondering that myself because7000 for a single 8000 for a double (before) So u would think a tripple would be 9000 But it's 2000 more 11000 Makes you think Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Sounds like it's a "special deal" surely involving middleman, where the single instead of being 1000 becomes 7000 (6000 extra for "service") and METV 5000 becomes 11000 (again 6000 extra). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn72 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Officially not possible, but if using right middleman sometimes "not possible" can became possible,,,OK I was wondering that myself because7000 for a single 8000 for a double (before) So u would think a tripple would be 9000 But it's 2000 more 11000 Makes you think Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Sounds like it's a "special deal" surely involving middleman, where the single instead of being 1000 becomes 7000 (6000 extra for "service") and METV 5000 becomes 11000 (again 6000 extra). Hmm... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/870548-the-multiple-entry-tourist-visa-topic-metv/?p=10125730 Looks like the Embassy in Vientiane already tries to prevent scams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Officially not possible, but if using right middleman sometimes "not possible" can became possible,,,OK I was wondering that myself because7000 for a single 8000 for a double (before) So u would think a tripple would be 9000 But it's 2000 more 11000 Makes you think Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Sounds like it's a "special deal" surely involving middleman, where the single instead of being 1000 becomes 7000 (6000 extra for "service") and METV 5000 becomes 11000 (again 6000 extra). But that includes transport, visa for loas and a hotel with mealsSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Parrot Fish Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Officially not possible, but if using right middleman sometimes "not possible" can became possible,,,OK I was wondering that myself because7000 for a single 8000 for a double (before) So u would think a tripple would be 9000 But it's 2000 more 11000 Makes you think Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Sounds like it's a "special deal" surely involving middleman, where the single instead of being 1000 becomes 7000 (6000 extra for "service") and METV 5000 becomes 11000 (again 6000 extra). But that includes transport, visa for loas and a hotel with mealsSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Where is Loas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) OK I've just been in there its Maneerat Transport and travel soi post office She said they have had costumers from Europe apply for them and get them I asked her if it was a METV she didn't seem to understand my question But she said you must have 200000thb in the bank that's is all I know I asked her about a refund if I don't get the visa she said she is not sure I don't think it's a scam but there something missing I won't be applying for one yet as my visa don't run out till Jan and I might only need a single anyway Plus I won't have had 200000THB in my bank for 6 months Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Edited November 27, 2015 by juice777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 If she didn't know what the visa was then that is suspect to start with A google search for this company suggests they are not to be trusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yes maybe I will Google there name later, but I've never had any problems with them before but it was just a straight forward visa runs, and one double entry, but I will say if it's a scam I don't see a reason to add the 200000THB bit Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamukloy Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yes maybe I will Google there name later, but I've never had any problems with them before but it was just a straight forward visa runs, and one double entry, but I will say if it's a scam I don't see a reason to add the 200000THB bit Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk maybe it is just the agent who like to know if you have 200,000k that way can scam you over and over.lol also if someone have a load of money, they dont worry si much if they loose 11,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yes maybe I will Google there name later, but I've never had any problems with them before but it was just a straight forward visa runs, and one double entry, but I will say if it's a scam I don't see a reason to add the 200000THB bit Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk maybe it is just the agent who like to know if you have 200,000kthat way can scam you over and over.lol also if someone have a load of money, they dont worry si much if they loose 11,000 baht. Maybe lolSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post visarunner Posted November 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2015 my wife runs thaivisaservice and we can confirm that Vientiane and Savannakhet will issue only Single Entry Tourist for many nationalities and the METV for Local only. I think the agent in Pattaya misunderstood. The staff at Embassy would have serious problems if fake documents were presented. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckBee Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 sounds a mess with only half facts forthcoming & staff of company lacking knowledge (not unusual in thailand) . even if can offer something it obviously not truly to the rules. Generally you far better doing research & sorting visas yourself as it cheaper, it legal & it not supporting the corrupt cockroaches that are messing up the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Parrot Fish Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yup. Stay away from these scammers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 it seems like the OP really wants to try ..... i say, "go for it!!!!" and good luck let us know how it goes seems like you definitely have enough info to make YOUR decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 These agencies are able to get retirement visas and education visas for the right price so what makes people think they can't do the same with the METV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinat Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 You are being taken for a ride ..................enjoy ! Vientiane has never issued triple entry tourist visas. Since 13 Nov 2015 only single entry tourist visas are available. Yes they did, but the problem was that they only had a 3 month validity period, so you got no extra time "in country". One presumes what the shop is calling a triple entry is in fact the multiple entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Be careful. There are agents who will charge you a lot of money in Vientiane and the Thai embassy knows there names well. You can end up with a fake visa, and losing a lot of money to the agent, as well as what was paid to the Thai embassy also. Just be careful, after 13 November double an triple entry tourist visas offered are probably fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 These agencies are able to get retirement visas and education visas for the right price so what makes people think they can't do the same with the METV. I am guessing, really, that since events in Bangkok the whole system has been tightened. If an METV is issued anywhere with 'dodgy' paperwork it's possible that on entering Thailand the holder may be asked to verify the details supplied to support the visa, eg, proof of work, money in the bank etc. It's been discussed many times on TV that holding a visa doesn't ensure you will be allowed to enter. That decision is made on the day at the point of entry into Thailand. My feeling is still that in 99.99% of cases they will stick to the rules for a good while and maybe some relaxing will filter in later at some places. Time frame for that ? Your guess is as good as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 it seems like the OP really wants to try ..... i say, "go for it!!!!" and good luck let us know how it goes seems like you definitely have enough info to make YOUR decision No I am not even sure if I need a triple and I have not had 200000THB in my bank for 6 months And after listening to the advice on here not sure if it's a good ideal Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 If she didn't know what the visa was then that is suspect to start with A google search for this company suggests they are not to be trusted I simply think she does not know. However to claim that she can not be trusted is a bit over the top. One guest had a problem and this story was back in 2008 and posted all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) If she didn't know what the visa was then that is suspect to start with A google search for this company suggests they are not to be trusted I simply think she does not know. However to claim that she can not be trusted is a bit over the top. One guest had a problem and this story was back in 2008 and posted all over. Yes I Google there name I could only find one review but repeated about 10 times on different sites, but I only had a quick look, so I not sure if the other post was correct about can't being trustedSent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Edited November 28, 2015 by juice777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 You are being taken for a ride ..................enjoy ! Vientiane has never issued triple entry tourist visas. Since 13 Nov 2015 only single entry tourist visas are available. . Until recently triple entries were available but with a validity of only 3 months they were of little use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METV Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 You are being taken for a ride ..................enjoy ! Vientiane has never issued triple entry tourist visas. Since 13 Nov 2015 only single entry tourist visas are available. .Until recently triple entries were available but with a validity of only 3 months they were of little use. Before that they used to be valid 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 You are being taken for a ride ..................enjoy ! Vientiane has never issued triple entry tourist visas. Since 13 Nov 2015 only single entry tourist visas are available. .Until recently triple entries were available but with a validity of only 3 months they were of little use. Before that they used to be valid 6 months. Sorry, I only know it was 3 months from January 2008, the time I got my first tourist visa there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 If she didn't know what the visa was then that is suspect to start with A google search for this company suggests they are not to be trusted I simply think she does not know. However to claim that she can not be trusted is a bit over the top. One guest had a problem and this story was back in 2008 and posted all over. I did not "claim" anything, If you read my post I said "suggests" there is a big difference, If a employee in the shop does not know what a visa type is it would not fill me with much confidence, would it you? It would be the same as calling your wifes company to ask for info about different visa types before I booked a trip and them not knowing, it would not fill me with much confidence if they were clueless, thankfully I have used her company in the past and know it is a good service but i'm sure you get my point 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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