Non 'O' visa run @ Nong Khai

[JaiLai]

From Nong Khai can you nip into Laos and out on the same day? or must it be an overnight stay?

 

I have a 1 year non "o" ME.

 

Has anyone experienced any hassle at this border crossing? is there a better one that could be recommended?

 

This will be start of March.

 

Thanks.

[elviajero]

You should have no problem exiting and immediately re-entering at that border crossing. It is one of the best to use.

[JaiLai]

4 minutes ago, elviajero said:

You should have no problem exiting and immediately re-entering at that border crossing. It is one of the best to use.

ok, thanks for that.

 

i guess best to avoid the weekends regarding how busy it gets?

 

 

[elviajero]

4 hours ago, JaiLai said:

ok, thanks for that.

 

i guess best to avoid the weekends regarding how busy it gets?

I don't know, but I doubt it makes much difference.

[JaiLai]

I don't know, but I doubt it makes much difference.

Ok no problem, thanks anyway

[farmerjo]

Did it in early January and was ok.

[Tilacme]

Can you list what papers are required for a non O application please.

[JaiLai]

3 hours ago, Tilacme said:

Can you list what papers are required for a non O application please.

I already have the non 'O', the reason i'm nipping across the border is coz my 90 days are almost up.

 

I'm not going there to apply for non 'O'

 

 

[Tilacme]

1 hour ago, JaiLai said:

I already have the non 'O', the reason i'm nipping across the border is coz my 90 days are almost up.

 

I'm not going there to apply for non 'O'

 

 

I understand that but I need to make a non O and wonder what papers I need.

[ubonjoe]

35 minutes ago, Tilacme said:

I understand that but I need to make a non O and wonder what papers I need.

Upon what basis will you be applying for it?

Single or multiple entry?

[Tilacme]

34 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Upon what basis will you be applying for it?

Single or multiple entry?

single entry, as the step to be able to apply for a retirement visa.

[ubonjoe]

3 minutes ago, Tilacme said:

single entry, as the step to be able to apply for a retirement visa.

Passport to prove you are 50 or over. Bank book and bank letter to prove 800k baht in the bank or income letter to prove 65k baht income or a combination of the 2 totaling 800k baht.

[JaiLai]

You should have no problem exiting and immediately re-entering at that border crossing. It is one of the best to use.

Going next week, are there agents in Nong Khai that can assist with crossing into Laos and back quicker than doing it as an individual?

Any recommendations?

TY

[leyali]

Im always going to Nong Khan for my 90 day Non O visa run, and always do it my own. Normally it is done in 1 hour back in Thailand. All you need it's 20 baht for the bus over the bridge and again for the way back.

[JaiLai]

Im always going to Nong Khan for my 90 day Non O visa run, and always do it my own. Normally it is done in 1 hour back in Thailand. All you need it's 20 baht for the bus over the bridge and again for the way back.

Ok, thanks for the info, really appreciate it.

No $50 visa fee for Laos?

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, JaiLai said:

No $50 visa fee for Laos?

Yes there is a fee for the Lao visa on arrival. It is $30 to $42 dependent upon your nationality or 1500 baht. See: http://www.laos-guide-999.com/visa-on-arrival.html

[leyali]

Ups .... sorry
ubonjoe it's right, I just had a look at the website.
As I'm a Swiss citizen I not need a visa for Laos, so I was thinking most
of " farangs" don't need too.

[JaiLai]

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes there is a fee for the Lao visa on arrival. It is $30 to $42 dependent upon your nationality or 1500 baht. See: http://www.laos-guide-999.com/visa-on-arrival.html

Thanks for the link, very informative.

[JaiLai]

Made visa run today, very painless, leaving Thai until returning 1 hour.

No hassle about going in and out at either border.

There were people walking across the bridge ( Laos to Thai ), not for me though must be about 2km from immigration to immigration.

Thanks