Best recommended Times for border crossing from Nong khai

[scottyp1980]

Hi

i do apologise if I have posted this on the wrong subject. 

I have posted ekse where but I am not getting any response!!

 

Ism Just wondering if there is a quiet time for crossing friendship bridge at Nong khai 

We are planning to be in vientiene the night before I need to go to the embassy just to Make things a little easier and stay 2 nights in Laos.

since I'm with my family can I use the Thai immigration desk with my family instead of the fsrsng desk as every one knows Is busy, well it always has been when I have been there but that's always 6am ish!

 

Thanks again 

hopefully some one can help me again 

 

 

scott

 

 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2017 by scottyp1980

[ubonjoe]

I would say mid morning or later.

[scottyp1980]

Thanks again ubonjoe.

So about lunchtime it should be little more quiet

And about me using the Thai immigration desk is that a yes or a no?

Scott


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[ubonjoe]

Lunch time would be good.

They normally allow it when traveling with your Thai family.

[scottyp1980]

Thanks again ubonjoe.
Fingers crossed regarding the Thai immigration desk as it does cut out time if it is busy.


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[scottyp1980]

Another piece of advice once on the Lao side, what's the process for my girlfriend and son using their Thai passports, do they have to use the same desk as me when getting my Lao visa, fill out the same arrival card etc just as farangs?
Also do they need to take passport size pics with them if that's the case?
And I suppose they don't have to pay as it's part of ASEAN?

Thanks

Scott


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[Here2008]

7 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

And I suppose they don't have to pay as it's part of ASEAN?

Whether they pay or not is nothing to do with ASEAN.

 

The ASEAN agreement(s) do not provide for freedom of movement and make no change to each individual member countries visa/work permit rules excepting for a very few highly qualified specialists.

[ubonjoe]

11 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

Another piece of advice once on the Lao side, what's the process for my girlfriend and son using their Thai passports, do they have to use the same desk as me when getting my Lao visa, fill out the same arrival card etc just as farangs?
Also do they need to take passport size pics with them if that's the case?
And I suppose they don't have to pay as it's part of ASEAN?

They will not need to get a Lao visa on arrival. They will get a free 30 day visa exempt entry under a bilateral agreement between Laos and Thailand. No need for photos.

[scottyp1980]

Thanks for the reply here2008.
But it still doesn't answer my question!
I know if a Thai crosses using their Thai ID card it costs them 50 baht I believe for a 3 day pass but since their using their passports I want to know if it's any different!

Thanks


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[scottyp1980]

They will not need to get a Lao visa on arrival. They will get a free 30 day visa exempt entry under a bilateral agreement between Laos and Thailand. No need for photos.

Thanks again ubonjoe.

But is there a separate counter Thais go to or do they just walk straight through the Lao immigration counter and get it issued there and not at the counter office where farangs wait to get there visa?

Thanks

Scott

[ubonjoe]

1 minute ago, scottyp1980 said:

But is there a separate counter Thais go to or do they just walk straight through the Lao immigration counter and get it issued there and not at the counter office where farangs wait to get there visa?

All they need to do is present their passports to Lao immigration to get stamped in for 30 days.

[Here2008]

3 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

But it still doesn't answer my question!

I was not attempting to answer your question but rather seeking to correct your misunderstanding of the nature of the ASEAN agreements. 

[scottyp1980]

All they need to do is present there passports to Lao immigration get stamped in for 30 days.

Thanks again for your useful info ubonjoe.




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[scottyp1980]

I was not attempting to answer your question but rather seeking to correct your misunderstanding of the nature of the ASEAN agreements. 

Totally understand.
As you can see I have no idea about the ASEAN agreements and that's why I thought i would ask as I thought it was because of the ASEAN agreement but as some one else has just pointed out it's a deal between Lao and Thailand.

Thanks


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[PREM-R]

36 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

Another piece of advice once on the Lao side, what's the process for my girlfriend and son using their Thai passports, do they have to use the same desk as me when getting my Lao visa, fill out the same arrival card etc just as farangs?
Also do they need to take passport size pics with them if that's the case?
And I suppose they don't have to pay as it's part of ASEAN?

Thanks

Scott


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When you get the Lao side your will need to get your visa on arrival at the windows marked ‘visa on arrival’ which are just after the seats and tables provided for filling in the paper work, you go to window 1 (knock if it is not open) and they will give you a visa application form and an entry/exit card.  Fill out the application form and the entry part of the card and hand them over at window 2 (sometimes window 1) along with your payment and a passport photo.  You then walk to the right of the window and immediately left around the corner is another window, (there are clocks just above showing world time zones). This is window 3 and you will receive your passport back here. Waiting time can be 20- 30 minutes on some occasions, but sometimes you get lucky and your passport is returned in just a few minutes.

You will already be stamped into Laos so you do not need to queue at the immigration kiosks further along.  (Check your passport to make sure you ARE stamped in).  Walk straight past the immigration kiosk queues and go to the barriers, keep to the left side of the barriers where someone will let you through a gate because you do not need to buy a ‘customs fee’ ticket as you paid for a visa.

 

As for your Lady and son using Thai passports, they do not need a visa, they should go to the kiosk at the right side of the arrival area which says something like  ‘customs fee’, they will show their passports, pay a small fee and get ticket cards that will open the barriers that are located further down.  Immediately behind the kiosk is a table with staff who will provide them with arrival/exit cards (free), they should fill in the arrival part and then go to the queue at one of the immigration kiosks. 

After getting stamped in they will continue forward and use the card they got at the first kiosk to pass through the automatic barrier.  There is a final check of passports by an officer at a table just as you leave the arrival area.

Edited August 6, 2017 by PREM-R

[Here2008]

3 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

deal between Lao and Thailand.

 

Bilateral agreements between Thailand and a number of other countries exist and all pre-date the ASEAN agreements. 

[scottyp1980]

When you get the Lao side your will need to get your visa on arrival at the windows marked ‘visa on arrival’ which are just after the seats and tables provided for filling in the paper work, you go to window 1 (knock if it is not open) and they will give you a visa application form and an entry/exit card.  Fill out the application form and the entry part of the card and hand them over at window 2 (sometimes window 1) along with your payment and a passport photo.  You then walk to the right of the window and immediately left around the corner is another window, (there are clocks just above showing world time zones). This is window 3 and you will receive your passport back here. Waiting time can be 20- 30 minutes on some occasions, but sometimes you get lucky and your passport is returned in just a few minutes.
You will already be stamped into Laos so you do not need to queue at the immigration kiosks further along.  (Check your passport to make sure you ARE stamped in).  Walk straight past the immigration kiosk queues and go to the barriers, keep to the left side of the barriers where someone will let you through a gate because you do not need to buy a ‘customs fee’ ticket as you paid for a visa.
As for your Lady and son using Thai passports, they do not need a visa, they should go to the kiosk at the right side of the arrival area which says something like  ‘customs fee’, they will show their passports, pay a small fee and get ticket cards that will open the barriers that are located further down.  Immediately behind the kiosk is a table with staff who will provide them with arrival/exit cards (free), they should fill in the arrival part and then go to the queue at one of the immigration kiosks. 
After getting stamped in they will continue forward and use the card they got at the first kiosk to pass through the automatic barrier.  There is a final check of passports by an officer at a table just as you leave the arrival area.

Thanks for the reply.
I understand all what I have to do as been plenty of times.
It was just the info for my family as it's the first time I've brought them with me and just to make things as smooth and easy as possible was after as much info as possible so there is no hassles.

Thanks for your info




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[scottyp1980]

 
Bilateral agreements between Thailand and a number of other countries exist and all pre-date the ASEAN agreements. 

Thanks again for your reply.
But all I was after was info on fee payments if any etc, not bilateral deals between Thailand and other countries!!
I maybe shouldn't have mentioned the ASEAN agreement as I was totally wrong!
But I do appreciate your info

Thanks

Scott


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[jeab1980]

Your wife and kid will need to fill out a TM6 Thailand side. Hand in exit portion on way out and inwards will be taken off them when reentering Thailand. They will also need to fill in the Laos TM6 type form same as you do. After i got my visa on arrival i just joined the queue my mrs was in for her 30 day stamp. Massive queue my passport was back to me in 3 mins took about 30 to 40 minutes for Mrs to get through only one open on far right and he was as slow as death. Still all adds to the fun.

[scottyp1980]

Your wife and kid will need to fill out a TM6 Thailand side. Hand in exit portion on way out and inwards will be taken off them when reentering Thailand. They will also need to fill in the Laos TM6 type form same as you do. After i got my visa on arrival i just joined the queue my mrs was in for her 30 day stamp. Massive queue my passport was back to me in 3 mins took about 30 to 40 minutes for Mrs to get through only one open on far right and he was as slow as death. Still all adds to the fun.

Thanks for the reply.
To be honest i did think they would have to fill out TM6 in Thailand.
But where does she get the Laos version TM6?
We get ours when we go to the window where you pay etc on Laos side But they don't use this window!!
We are hopefully going to be exiting Thai and entering Laos at a quieter time not 6am ish when it's just opened so hopefully it's a lot quicker than your experience.
Yeah sounds fun for sure.
Thanks for letting me know this anyway it all helps to make it as stress free day as possible!!


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[jeab1980]

11 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

 

Thanks for the reply.
To be honest i did think they would have to fill out TM6 in Thailand.
But where does she get the Laos version TM6?
We get ours when we go to the window where you pay etc on Laos side But they don't use this window!!
We are hopefully going to be exiting Thai and entering Laos at a quieter time not 6am ish when it's just opened so hopefully it's a lot quicker than your experience.
Yeah sounds fun for sure.
Thanks for letting me know this anyway it all helps to make it as stress free day as possible!!


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Where the window is there are tables in front there are trays full of there TM6 type forms there. There is also people there who will help them fill them in for 20bht whilst your filling yours in. 

Grab a few of there TM6 forms then you can have them ready next time. I try and get some extra Thai TM6 as well but they dont like giving them away.

Edited August 6, 2017 by jeab1980

[scottyp1980]

Where the window is there are tables in front there are trays full of there TM6 type forms there. There is also people there who will help them fill them in for 20bht whilst your filling yours in. 
Grab a few of there TM6 forms then you can have them ready next time. I try and get some extra Thai TM6 as well but they dont like giving them away.

Ok that's great info.
I'm so looking forward to this trip... It's worst couple of days ever!!!


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[jeab1980]

3 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

 

Ok that's great info.
I'm so looking forward to this trip... It's worst couple of days ever!!!


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We dont stay just in and out via duty free. When we go for visa we use Savanakhet.

Going up to Nong khai on Tuesday for an in and out.

[jeab1980]

I found best time is 1430 to 1530 the quite time no particular day. 

Was going to hit it early but as i understand it from others the visa on arrivals on Laos side doesnt open till 0800 so i would suspect a queque. Although i cant get confirmation of this as everyone seems to have diffrent times.

Edited August 6, 2017 by jeab1980

[scottyp1980]

I found best time is 1430 to 1530 the quite time no particular day. 
Was going to hit it early but as i understand it from others the visa on arrivals on Laos side doesnt open till 0800 so i would suspect a queque. Although i cant get confirmation of this as everyone seems to have diffrent times.

Yeah we are planning about just after lunchtime to be at the border, then go to the hotel in Vientiane and do all the embassy stuff early next morning so we are not rushing around and hopefully be one of the 1st there so less queue time etc.


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[scottyp1980]

I don't suppose some one has a link for the updated visa application form for the embassy in Vientiane that I can download and print out? I have been in there website but the updated link for the updated form is broken and doesn't show the whole page... it's just to save that extra 10-20 minutes when I arrive at the embassy.

Thanks


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[jeab1980]

12 minutes ago, scottyp1980 said:

I don't suppose some one has a link for the updated visa application form for the embassy in Vientiane that I can download and print out? I have been in there website but the updated link for the updated form is broken and doesn't show the whole page... it's just to save that extra 10-20 minutes when I arrive at the embassy.

Thanks


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Think theres one in the pinned section

Try this

http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/en/consular/form/

Edited August 6, 2017 by jeab1980
Wrong topic

[scottyp1980]

Lol everytime we go I down.load a form fill it in they refuse it and give me there smaller version. I dont know if there smaller version is diffrent to the last one i downloaded didnt seem so. So im not going to bother now just fill it in when they give it me

Haha ok.. I know it only takes 10 min max to do and I do believe that you can pay 1 of the student looking girls inside the building to do it for you, I'm sure I did this last time.



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[jeab1980]

Try this says it a new one

http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/en/consular/form/

[scottyp1980]

Try this says it a new one
http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/en/consular/form/

Thanks but its the same 1 I looked at and as you can see by the pic I have attached the bottom is missing


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