Visa after 4 extentions

[asialife]

Hi

I had 4 30 day extensions over the last months. I did go home in January for two weeks but couldn't find time to get a proper visa. After the extensions I did a same day flight to KL to get a new exempt stamp, but they keep telling me i need to get a visa next time. I'm not trying to push my luck and want to go for a visa this time.

I thought that Laos might be a good idea. Anyone have experience with a couple of extensions in their visa and still able to get a 90 days tourist visa in Laos? I have no visas in my passport.

tnx

[darrendsd]

If you have not had a visa in Laos before you will have no issues in getting one, in fact even if you have had 1 or 2 it will still not be a issue

The Embassy's there only count your past visa history with them not your overall visa history

[asialife]

That's great news darren

tnx

[asialife]

1 more question

I'm a bit confused about the 2 business days service ...next day pick up.

will this itinerary work?

Depart Monday 16 May

Select this departure → 44 return flight itineraries include this departure

Thai Airways – Flight 574 (economy) 19:35 20:45 Boeing 737-400 (Narrow-body Jet) | 1h 10m | 9+ seats remain Return Thursday 19 May

Select this return flight → 9 departure itineraries include this return flight

Thai Airways – Flight 575 (economy) 21:30 22:35 Boeing 737-400 (Narrow-body Jet) | 1h 05m | 9+ seats remain

This would mean, Going to the embassy Tuesday 17 May and picking up my document Thursday 19 May afternoon and fly back to BKK at night.

Anyway, to do it faster with fixer? I'd like to minimize my stay in Loas.

[ubonjoe]

If you apply for the morning of the 17th you will pick up your passport the next afternoon (the 18th) at 2 pm.

[asialife]

tnx Joe

[flyingdoc]

Good advice!

[Freespirit39]

My G/friend and I are in Vientiane at the moment. She needed a visa as she was told with over 5 entries she had to get a visa! She is Filipina and we used a fixer who was recommended, and he charged 1,500 Baht. There were long Que and all she had to do was go in for about 10 minutes and sign. We pick up the passport and visa this afternoon. One point she did not have to pay for entry visa being Filipina but it was $36 for me!

[asialife]

My G/friend and I are in Vientiane at the moment. She needed a visa as she was told with over 5 entries she had to get a visa! She is Filipina and we used a fixer who was recommended, and he charged 1,500 Baht. There were long Que and all she had to do was go in for about 10 minutes and sign. We pick up the passport and visa this afternoon. One point she did not have to pay for entry visa being Filipina but it was $36 for me!

Can you elaborate a little bit more. I'm interested in a few points you are making. Your GF has 5 entries. Are they with or without extensions? How did she know she needed a visa? For example, when she arrived from manila in bkk, the immigration officer told her?

1500B might be a lot or not depending on the time you waste in line or if you can prevent it by going early. I wouldn't mind coming an hour early if that means I'm the first in line. But, a fixer might get things done that i couldn't. Where did you find the fixer?

Also, what documents did you need? bank Statement, ticket out of Thailand etc?

Phew, many questions :-)

tnx

[Freespirit39]

HI,

My g/f and I spend a few months in the Philippines and about 3 or 6 months in Thailand. She was always with me but had the normal 30 days on entry and then got an extension. We would then travel to Laos or Cambodia for a holiday returning to Thailand and she got again the 30 days and an extension. When we flew in early February from Manila she was told in BKK immigration she had over 5 trips, the officer said "you could be working" I said no we have a Condo here and visit often. Anyway she was told you cannot come in again unless you have a visa, so hence the trip to Vientiane.

The benefit of the Agent we used was he met us at the Hotel opposite at 7am them only needed her Passport and photo. We met him at 1pm and paid him, her number was 5? people we met waiting the next day numbered into over the 150's. The next day we met him at again 1pm and she went in to sign for her Passport and was out in 10 minutes. People were waiting for hours, so I think 1,500 plus the 1000 for the visa was well spent.

I do not wish to give names over this forum, but this guy had a good contact in the Embassy. There are many fixers outside some even cheaper. Good luck if you decide to use Vientiane.

[darrendsd]

My G/friend and I are in Vientiane at the moment. She needed a visa as she was told with over 5 entries she had to get a visa! She is Filipina and we used a fixer who was recommended, and he charged 1,500 Baht. There were long Que and all she had to do was go in for about 10 minutes and sign. We pick up the passport and visa this afternoon. One point she did not have to pay for entry visa being Filipina but it was $36 for me!

Paid a a fixer 1500 Baht to do what exactly? Your GF would have had no issues in getting a visa without your "fixer" Silly name really as he has fixed nothing

[asialife]

HI,

My g/f and I spend a few months in the Philippines and about 3 or 6 months in Thailand. She was always with me but had the normal 30 days on entry and then got an extension. We would then travel to Laos or Cambodia for a holiday returning to Thailand and she got again the 30 days and an extension. When we flew in early February from Manila she was told in BKK immigration she had over 5 trips, the officer said "you could be working" I said no we have a Condo here and visit often. Anyway she was told you cannot come in again unless you have a visa, so hence the trip to Vientiane.

The benefit of the Agent we used was he met us at the Hotel opposite at 7am them only needed her Passport and photo. We met him at 1pm and paid him, her number was 5? people we met waiting the next day numbered into over the 150's. The next day we met him at again 1pm and she went in to sign for her Passport and was out in 10 minutes. People were waiting for hours, so I think 1,500 plus the 1000 for the visa was well spent.

I do not wish to give names over this forum, but this guy had a good contact in the Embassy. There are many fixers outside some even cheaper. Good luck if you decide to use Vientiane.

Ok thanks for that information. I think our Philippines situation is different so we are good. From what i understand, the guy came early to your hotel and probably went early to the embassy. He might have some connections too, but 1 hour before opening should be early enough. I can always change my mind :-)