ubonjoe 47,485 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, sapson said: About to go to Vientianne for a SETV visa.this week. Is it still the case that they DO NOT require an air ticket or bank statements like Savannakhet. Vientiane does not require tickets or bank statements. Link to post Share on other sites
CarlGabe 0 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi! Is it possible to apply for this free visa in other countries than your home country? I am traveling at the moment and would like to apply for it in Vientiane, Laos. Could I do that? Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 47,485 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, CarlGabe said: Hi! Is it possible to apply for this free visa in other countries than your home country? I am traveling at the moment and would like to apply for it in Vientiane, Laos. Could I do that? You can get one in Vientiane. The free visas are not restricted to only your home country unless you are from a country that can only get any visa there. Link to post Share on other sites
wijipa 11 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ubon Joe,, I have been coming to Thailand since 2010, firstly for 4 weeks at a time. Last year I came for 6 months and intend to come back at the end of April for another 6 months. Last year I got a Multi entry Visa, I think it cost me $250 NZ. Is it now free. Regards Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 47,485 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, wijipa said: Last year I got a Multi entry Visa, I think it cost me $250 NZ. Is it now free. No it is not. Only a single entry tourist visa is free. Link to post Share on other sites
sapson 1,452 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 21 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Vientiane does not require tickets or bank statements. Thanks Joe , found the links for the Vientienne SETV Visa form download on this site but its dated 2015, I guess that form is still ok? Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 47,485 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, sapson said: Thanks Joe , found the links for the Vientienne SETV Visa form download on this site but its dated 2015, I guess that form is still ok? I think it is the same as this form on their website. http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/upload/pdf/Visa Application Form_new_V_13_8_2558.pdf Link to post Share on other sites
Straight8 678 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 hours ago, heybuz said: brisbane australia consul has not been informed yet. not pleasant talking to over phone either. got lecture on border runs, which i have never done Try Hobart.. they seem much more pleasant to deal with. Wasn't aware of the free visa, and sent in my $45AUD for a TR, opened the return replied sachel and saw $45.00 stapled to a letter saying FREE until 28 Feb, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
yogavnture 493 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 so what u are saying is if I'm in Vietnam for example. i can go to thai embassy and get a free 60 day visa? Link to post Share on other sites
ldiablo72 394 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So it seems the quality tourist campaign has ended already. Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 47,485 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, yogavnture said: so what u are saying is if I'm in Vietnam for example. i can go to thai embassy and get a free 60 day visa? Yes you can. Link to post Share on other sites
F4UCorsair 3,551 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Jackie66 said: While good news i wonder does this actually stimulate tourism? Is the 25USD for the visa really a decision maker if you will fly half around the world on a 2 week holiday considering the other costs associated with it? I can't Imagine $25 making a difference unless a traveler was tossing up between two SE Asian countries, and the visa cost for the other was $100.00, and he didn't have a strong preference for one or the other. Too many If's. Link to post Share on other sites
yogavnture 493 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Yes you can. but nows the new hassle. so I can lets say I'm in india or lao go to thai embassy and get a free 60 day visa ????? I wonder if the hassle of that experience is better or if its just better to pay the 1900 baht here.: ??? I just got 30 days more at krabi immigration. took me 5 minutes.. in and out Link to post Share on other sites
johnsjourney 13 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 54 minutes ago, F4UCorsair said: I can't Imagine $25 making a difference unless a traveler was tossing up between two SE Asian countries, and the visa cost for the other was $100.00, and he didn't have a strong preference for one or the other. Too many If's. The news item says " had resulted in a 12% increase in foreign tourist arrivals ". As with any business drop the price even a little bit and get more customers. It is a surprising improvement though, perhaps they should drop visa extension charges too :) Link to post Share on other sites
Brer Fox 4,079 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Jackie66 said: While good news i wonder does this actually stimulate tourism? Is the 25USD for the visa really a decision maker if you will fly half around the world on a 2 week holiday considering the other costs associated with it? Tourist don't even get to keep the US$25 to spend on whatever they choose. Before when this visa discount was announced the Hotels Association immediately recommended to their members they put their prices up 10%. No doubt some other grasping tourist retail/food outlets likewise jacked their prices to snatch (I love that word) that money back out of their hands. Link to post Share on other sites
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