With the private car from Thailand into Laos for Tourist Visa application

[TKI]

Dear all,

1. is it possible to take the own private car (registered in Thailand on my girlfriend) into Laos?

2. is it possible even if i drive alone, without the holder of the car?

3. do i (German nationality) need a visa to go to Laos for Thai Visa application?

4. does my girlfriend (Thai nationality) need a visa if she'd like to accompany me?

Many thanks in advance.

[ubonjoe]

1. Yes if the car is not financed and you have a passport for it issued by the department of land transport. Not really worth the trouble for a visa run. There is secure parking just before the bridges.

2. With written and certified permission from the owner.

3. Yes you need to get a visa on arrival. The fee will be $30 US or 1500 baht.

4. If she has a passport she will get a 30 day visa exempt entry. Without a passport she can get a border pass that allows 3 days of stay for about 50 baht.

[elviajero]

1. Yes, but you need a passport for the car which you get in Thailand from the local transport office. The car must be owned and not financed.
2. I don't know but they will want to see proof of ownership at the border.
3. Yes, you can get a Visa on Arrival.
4. No.

Edited February 15, 2016 by elviajero

[TKI]

Hi ubonjoe, hi elviajero,

thanks a lot for your kind efforts and the helpful answers.

Regards,

Tobias

[TKI]

I heard that since 01.01.2016 the Thai Embassy in Vietnaine is not longer issuing Tourist-Visas for non Laos citizens.

Is this true?

Or can foreigners (p.e. with german citizenship) still get Tourist-Visas (preferably double entry) in Vietnaine?

Thanks & Regards,

Tobias

[ubonjoe]

Since November you can only get a single entry tourist visa anywhere. They still do them in Vientiane. Only the new METV can be applied for by Laotians and legal residents.

[sunnyjim5]

I heard that since 01.01.2016 the Thai Embassy in Vietnaine is not longer issuing Tourist-Visas for non Laos citizens.

Is this true?

Or can foreigners (p.e. with german citizenship) still get Tourist-Visas (preferably double entry) in Vietnaine?

Thanks & Regards,

Tobias

Vientiane will issues tourist visa to those 'foreigners' who are qualified to apply. Someone with a German passport can apply.

Only single entry tourist visas are issued.

[TKI]

Many thanks for your answers.

Could you eventually provide a link to the Tourist Visa application form in english.

I had a look at the embassy website but couldn't find as it is all in Thai language.

Thanks&Regards,

Tobias

[ubonjoe]

Form: http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/upload/pdf/Visa%20Application%20Form_new_V_13_8_2558.pdf

[TKI]

Thank yoou very much.

You have been of great help.

Best Regards, Tobias

[questionsreplies]

Never hear that a car can cross without its owner? Are you sure ?

[steve187]

car can cross without owner, but authorisation is required, as post#2