Have ED-visa, Expired, will I be able to obtain a SETV

[inventorinthailand]

Have 1-year ED-visa, Expires 2nd Jan, Do you think I will I be able to obtain a SETV or METV if going to Laos? Where in Laos should I go?

Edited December 31, 2016 by inventorinthailand

[ubonjoe]

You could get a single entry tourist visa in Vientiane or Savannakhet Laos.

A METV is only possible in your home country or country of legal residence.

[inventorinthailand]

Thanks, UbonJoe.

So my previous 1-year ED-visa is not a problem then do you think?

[inventorinthailand]

I also have 2 SETV from 2015 to beginning of 2016. And a few Visa exemption entries as well from 2015 and 2016

 

Edited December 31, 2016 by inventorinthailand

[darrendsd]

I got a Double Entry from Vientianne last year straight after my ED Visa expired

 

You can no longer get DE's however you will have no problem at all getting a single entry from Vientianne

[JackThompson]

If you have not received several Tourist Visas from Vientiane previously, they will issue one without issue.  If you do have other Tourist Visas from Vientiane, your next Tourist Visa may come with a stamp which states that you "frequently obtain tourist visas for Thailand," and "proof of residence and funds may be required next time."   Many (including myself) take this as cause to obtain a fresh passport.  Others have successfully received additional Tourist Visas from other consulates, such as Penang. 

 

Savanahket used to be very easy-going, but they have recently been asking for proof of finances, residency, and/or itineraries of travel from those with a longer recent-history of staying in Thailand.  I would go prepared with documentation for these, and be prepared to purchase an air-ticket leaving Thailand, if requested. 

 

You might also consider Penang for your next Tourist Visa, but it might be wise to check with an agent there, first, to see if there will be any issue, given your history.  The policies of that consulate, and additional agent-fees to overcome those changes, have fluctuated in the past year.

Edited December 31, 2016 by JackThompson