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dirtydog · 24-03-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by benbaaa

Or is it just one visa with 2 entries?

I would have thought that on the picture where it says number of entry and underneath that has the figure 2 would be a bit of a give away.

24-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by English Noodles

There is a sign at the embassy in Laos that says 'Do not pay any money for visa, visa fee waivered world wide between (such and such dates).

Noodles, any idea when this free double entry tourist visa offer is valid to? Did you have to show a bank book with a certain balance? Last time I got one I needed to.....stupid really but it was required, as why would someone wanting a tourist visa want or need a Thai bank account? Did they need any paperwork? cheers

English Noodles · 25-03-2009, 10:22 AM

^They have been giving out free tourist visas since the 5th March and will continue to do so until the 4th of June, nothing required apart from 2 passport photos, 2 photocopies from passport and of course your passport.

25-03-2009, 10:34 AM

^cheers

English Noodles · 25-03-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by paulspad2002

is this being given all over he world..im in new zealand but no info on freebies here.

Like I said, check the Thai embassy website for New Zealand and this is what it says.

Quote:

Please be informed that all foreigners who apply for tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassies/Royal Thai Consulates General/Honorary Consulates General worldwide, including eligible foreigners who apply for Visa On Arrival at designated checkpoints, will be exempted from Tourist Visa Fee from 5 March - 4 June 2009

http://www.thaiembassynz.org.nz/PDFs/Announcement%20Tourist%20Visa%20Fee%20Exemption%20 as%20of%2030309.pdf

baldrick · 27-03-2009, 09:18 PM

was the VIP bus you caught an UdonAir bus ? was the massage just you rubbing your own cock ?

Uffe · 29-03-2009, 04:08 PM

Hmm, guess I am a bit 'daft' , I have some trouble understanding this bit
" Now you have to be careful, check the date your Visa is valid for and leave before that date 'ENTER BEFORE DATE', not the new date you have been given by imigration, this will ensure you get another 60 days on your re-entry in to Thailand and then you can extend this again for 30 days the same way as before.
"
Could you please explain that bit closer? If your extension (the 30 days) is valid until a certain date, why is there an *Enter before date* on that ,I mean you are already in LOS right?, or is that on the second visa period (the following 60 days) paper? As you probably understand I havent tried this before but am much interested ....to learn.

Uffe · 29-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Sorry Noodles, when I posted my last question , the page updated and I discovered that my question had already been answered, some other bloke asked the same. Thanks for clear and understandable information, might be useful, cheers

Thetyim · 29-03-2009, 04:15 PM

One is your "Permission to Stay"
You must leave LOS before this date (or get an extension)

The other is your Visa expiration date
You must use the visa (ie enter LOS) before this date

paulspad2002 · 07-04-2009, 06:34 AM

cheers noodles......actually i emailed the new zealand embassy and yes i can get the tourist x 2 ......i am actually leaving nz on or around 4/8 th june so i hope this doesnt mean that i have to enter before the 4th june...

im staying 4 months which is about 123/4 days......june 8th - july august sept leave oct 8th.....with about 2/3 nights somewhere outside LOS to renew the next 60 days....curently my schedule looks something liek this
enter LOS 8th june.....
leave LOS 6th august
re enter 10th august
leave LOS 8th oct

this gives me 120 days and with the 3 days outside LOS enables me to fully utilize my 4 month apartment rental.....

any objections...or am i ok to do this

English Noodles · 07-04-2009, 11:29 AM

^Perfect.

peterpan · 19-04-2009, 06:39 AM

Noodles. I have DL'd the Visa application form for the Lao/ Thai embassy it just says tourist visa, it give no options for writing in what you requirements are.
How do you indicate what is required? the obvious answer is ask for it, but I know how unhelful these people are, if its not written down they will give you the bare minimum.

Thanking you in advance,
Yr Humble servant PP

English Noodles · 19-04-2009, 11:59 AM

Just put an X2 beside where it says 'tourist', if not, wait and get the form outside the embassy in Vientiane.

good2bhappy · 19-04-2009, 12:15 PM

what about flying in?

English Noodles · 19-04-2009, 01:07 PM

^What about it?

baldrick · 22-04-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by English Noodles

Just put an X2 beside where it says 'tourist',

yes , that is all I did to get a double entry

a note though , I think they calculate the date the second entry is to be used by as 90 days from when they put the sticker in - and as you get the passport the next day , and return to Thailand , you will actually only have 89 days - I just noticed the other day from mine

came back the day I got my passport and got 60 days , then went to swan poo and got the 30 days extension which gave me until the day after my second entry expired. I actually went the day before to the border as I did not want to find out that the date that it is listed to expire it cannot be used - who knows with Thai bureaucracy.

English Noodles · 22-04-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by baldrick

I actually went the day before to the border as I did not want to find out that the date that it is listed to expire it cannot be used

Yeh, I would do the same.

baldrick · 13-07-2009, 12:24 PM

any updates on the accom recommended by noodles ?

did you use it Pete ?

what was the story with the wifi access ? did you have to buy a Cyberia card.

am heading to Nong Khai on wed , overnight there and onto vientienne in the morn for a new visa

English Noodles · 13-07-2009, 01:13 PM

^They say they are still giving free visas out but are they still issuing doubles or only singles, there is another thread on here somewhere saying only single entries are being issued now.

dirtydog · 13-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Single entry tourist visas will be free, doubles they charge for I think

peterpan · 13-07-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldrick

any updates on the accom recommended by noodles ?

did you use it Pete ?

what was the story with the wifi access ? did you have to buy a Cyberia card.

am heading to Nong Khai on wed , overnight there and onto vientienne in the morn for a new visa

The Vayakorn is fine, didn't stay there as my Dutch mate had booked in somewhere else and booked a room for me but it was the worst DUMP I have stayed in since I slept in the peoples palace (Salvo home for drunks) in Sydney circa 1971.
But Checked the Vayakorn out, looks good and will book it for my next trip in months time.

melvbot · 13-07-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by English Noodles

^They say they are still giving free visas out but are they still issuing doubles or only singles, there is another thread on here somewhere saying only single entries are being issued now.

A friend has just bee to Laos for a visa run, Ill try and get some info from him.

English Noodles · 13-07-2009, 02:10 PM

^Good man.

Marmite the Dog · 13-07-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldrick

any updates on the accom recommended by noodles ?

I still reckon the Mali Namphu is one of the best in Vientiane.

isdatu · 13-07-2009, 03:46 PM

I was charged for a double entry tourist visa when back in Brisbane in June. Lady informed me that they were only issuing single entry tourist visa for free. Cost me $90. I had taken a two hour drive there the previous day only to find a small note on the front door saying they were closed, so on the return trip the second day I wasn't in a mood to argue. Felt like I was still in LOL. But still O.K value for six months (plus extensions) I reckon.

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isdatu Sukhothai Last Online: 31-03-2012 05:56 PM Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 321	I was charged for a double entry tourist visa when back in Brisbane in June. Lady informed me that they were only issuing single entry tourist visa for free. Cost me $90. I had taken a two hour drive there the previous day only to find a small note on the front door saying they were closed, so on the return trip the second day I wasn't in a mood to argue. Felt like I was still in LOL. But still O.K value for six months (plus extensions) I reckon. __________________ If I'm late start without me..........

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25-03-2009, 10:22 AM	#28 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	^They have been giving out free tourist visas since the 5th March and will continue to do so until the 4th of June, nothing required apart from 2 passport photos, 2 photocopies from passport and of course your passport.

25-03-2009, 10:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
pompeybloke Guest Posts: n/a	^cheers

27-03-2009, 09:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
baldrick disturbance in the Turnip Last Online: Yesterday 10:57 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thermae Posts: 7,933	was the VIP bus you caught an UdonAir bus ? was the massage just you rubbing your own cock ?

29-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
Uffe Pattaya Last Online: 03-04-2012 12:02 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Currently in Sweden Posts: 7	Hmm, guess I am a bit 'daft' , I have some trouble understanding this bit " Now you have to be careful, check the date your Visa is valid for and leave before that date 'ENTER BEFORE DATE', not the new date you have been given by imigration, this will ensure you get another 60 days on your re-entry in to Thailand and then you can extend this again for 30 days the same way as before. " Could you please explain that bit closer? If your extension (the 30 days) is valid until a certain date, why is there an Enter before date on that ,I mean you are already in LOS right?, or is that on the second visa period (the following 60 days) paper? As you probably understand I havent tried this before but am much interested ....to learn.

29-03-2009, 04:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
Uffe Pattaya Last Online: 03-04-2012 12:02 AM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Currently in Sweden Posts: 7	Sorry Noodles, when I posted my last question , the page updated and I discovered that my question had already been answered, some other bloke asked the same. Thanks for clear and understandable information, might be useful, cheers

29-03-2009, 04:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
Thetyim Have you got any cheese Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 19,748	One is your "Permission to Stay" You must leave LOS before this date (or get an extension) The other is your Visa expiration date You must use the visa (ie enter LOS) before this date

07-04-2009, 06:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
paulspad2002 Khon Kaen Last Online: 31-08-2009 08:15 PM Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 107	cheers noodles......actually i emailed the new zealand embassy and yes i can get the tourist x 2 ......i am actually leaving nz on or around 4/8 th june so i hope this doesnt mean that i have to enter before the 4th june... im staying 4 months which is about 123/4 days......june 8th - july august sept leave oct 8th.....with about 2/3 nights somewhere outside LOS to renew the next 60 days....curently my schedule looks something liek this enter LOS 8th june..... leave LOS 6th august re enter 10th august leave LOS 8th oct this gives me 120 days and with the 3 days outside LOS enables me to fully utilize my 4 month apartment rental..... any objections...or am i ok to do this

07-04-2009, 11:29 AM	#36 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	^Perfect.

19-04-2009, 06:39 AM	#37 (permalink)
peterpan Thailand Travel Forum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 7,972	Noodles. I have DL'd the Visa application form for the Lao/ Thai embassy it just says tourist visa, it give no options for writing in what you requirements are. How do you indicate what is required? the obvious answer is ask for it, but I know how unhelful these people are, if its not written down they will give you the bare minimum. Thanking you in advance, Yr Humble servant PP

19-04-2009, 11:59 AM	#38 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	Just put an X2 beside where it says 'tourist', if not, wait and get the form outside the embassy in Vientiane.

19-04-2009, 12:15 PM	#39 (permalink)
good2bhappy Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:10 PM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Klong Samwa Posts: 15,067	what about flying in?

19-04-2009, 01:07 PM	#40 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	^What about it?

13-07-2009, 12:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
baldrick disturbance in the Turnip Last Online: Yesterday 10:57 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thermae Posts: 7,933	any updates on the accom recommended by noodles ? did you use it Pete ? what was the story with the wifi access ? did you have to buy a Cyberia card. am heading to Nong Khai on wed , overnight there and onto vientienne in the morn for a new visa

13-07-2009, 01:13 PM	#44 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	^They say they are still giving free visas out but are they still issuing doubles or only singles, there is another thread on here somewhere saying only single entries are being issued now.

13-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#45 (permalink)
dirtydog The Dog Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 57,802	Single entry tourist visas will be free, doubles they charge for I think

13-07-2009, 02:10 PM	#48 (permalink)
English Noodles The Dentist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burning Down a Pikey Caravan Posts: 16,565	^Good man.

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