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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
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    Thanks for all the input from everybody, and thanks to Tod for making a very clear list of all documents required. Much appreciated.

    A couple of more questions please.

    1: From what I have read here, I need to drop off the passport before 11am (thanks James), is that right? When I've gone to Vientiane in the past, from what I recall, it was the same. Then you had to pick up the passport the following day - in the afternoon (say between 1 and 4 for example). Is it the same in savanakket? I would appreciate the definite times for drop off/collection if anybody knows them please?

    Another problem I found was getting to the consulate in Vientiane and it being closed. Doeas anybody have a link to a site which will tell me when the consulate in Savannakhet will be closed over the next month or so please?

    2: Once I get the 1 year visa, do I have to border run every 90 days, or can I do the 90 day report at Chaeng Wattana, as I have always done on my non-b visa??

    Thanks guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    drop off the passport before 11am (thanks James), is that right?
    Yes, and I think between 2 and 4 in the arvo the next day for pick up.
    Just go to their website. Get all the info plus a pdf to print out
    http://www.thaisavannakhet.com/savan...ulate/contact/

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    Thanks Maanaam

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    2: Once I get the 1 year visa, do I have to border run every 90 days, or can I do the 90 day report at Chaeng Wattana, as I have always done on my non-b visa??
    Do you know the answer to this please Maanaam?

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    ^ border run or fly somewhere

    Penang's always nice for a civilised weekend away. KL is dirt cheap to fly to. In fact loads of cheap flights with Air Asia, Scoot and Vietjet

    Take the wife to Japan in Feb and show her snow

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    Great, thanks for the info Dillinger, much appreciated.

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    ^ How are you getting up there and where are you coming from

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    I'll be leaving from Bangkok and take an overnight bus from Mor Chit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    2: Once I get the 1 year visa, do I have to border run every 90 days, or can I do the 90 day report at Chaeng Wattana, as I have always done on my non-b visa??
    You can do it at Chaeng Wattana or on line.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    border run or fly somewhere


    Quote Originally Posted by Norton View Post
    You can do it at Chaeng Wattana or on line


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    If I can do it at Chaeng Wattana that would be much better.

    I think I saw someone mention that getting a non o visa from Savannakhet or getting a 1 year extension are different beasts. Maybe they have different rules?

    i.e you can do the chaeng wattana thing if you're on a one year extension received in country but have to do border runs if it is one from Savannakhet???

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    you can do the chaeng wattana thing if you're on a one year extension received in country
    Yes. You will do the 90 day reporting there. After 1 year, you will need another 1 year extension to stay which can be done at CW.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    Once I get the 1 year visa, do I have to border run every 90 days, or can I do the 90 day report at Chaeng Wattana, as I have always done on my non-b visa??
    If you're working here, you'll need to get your WP and then get an extension with 90 day reporting at CW (or your local Immigration office).

    If not working, you can go and get an annual extension, but will need to show proof of funds or income. The funds need to be seasoned for 2 months in a Thai bank account.


    If you don't have enough funds/income and not working, you can do a border run every 90 days if you wish. Some people book them way ahead as the local airlines have good deals when booking 6/9/12 months in advance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    I think I saw someone mention that getting a non o visa from Savannakhet or getting a 1 year extension are different beasts. Maybe they have different rules?

    i.e you can do the chaeng wattana thing if you're on a one year extension received in country but have to do border runs if it is one from Savannakhet???
    Thats how i see it too.
    The multi entry non o visa is based on marriage. If you were working surely you would be going to Savannakhet to get a non-b?

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    On that non o visa based on marriage, you can extend your visa runs at an immigration office here for 60 days at a time, meaning you can stay for nearly 5 month intervals. Not sure how many times you can do that though.

    The other good thing about your non o visa, MrRandom, is that it is good for nearly 15 months. Ie if you arrive back in Thailand a day before that 1 year visa runs out you will be stampex in for another 90 days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    I'll be leaving from Bangkok and take an overnight bus from Mor Chit.
    fok that.

    There must cheap flights to places like Ubon or Sakon Nakhon. Then bus or taxi from there.

    Probably have those fly n ride deals that will then take you to the border or near it in a mini van as part of the package.

    For probably 1k baht more than overnight busing it for 700km it's got to be worth it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Norton View Post
    Yes. You will do the 90 day reporting there. After 1 year, you will need another 1 year extension to stay which can be done at CW.
    The only thing about forums Mr. Random is that you will sometimes need to sort the wheat from the chaff.

    That above is the chaff

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrandom View Post
    I'll be leaving from Bangkok and take an overnight bus from Mor Chit.
    Ive done that mate and got there to late in the morning to get to Sav Consulate, you may be luckier.

    As Luigi says it is quicker to fly with Air Asia or Nok Air that fly to Ubon and Nakhon Sawan. The downside is they dont fly in the mornings either to get you there in time the same day, but you can take a later flight and overnight.
    Those fly and rides do however involve another 2 or 3 hours of sitting in a minivan.

    Whichever way you choose is a ballache, next year Im gonna get a passport for the Missus car, tour Laos and drive up to V ientianne and piss in BLD's pool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    As Luigi says it is quicker to fly with Air Asia or Nok Air that fly to Ubon and Nakhon Sawan.
    Don't listen to Dill and fly to Nakhon Sawan. You'll still have 500km or so to get to the border.


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    My bad, Air Asia fly to Nakhon Phanom and its only a 1 and half hour journey to Mukdahan.


    I see where i must have got that wrong info from now...


    Quote Originally Posted by Luigi View Post
    Sakon Nakhon.

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    I see there's an indirect flight you can take to Sakon Nakhon, just involves a 72 hour stopover in Botswana and Zambia



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    There are cheaper ways to get to Mukdahan, The GrabALulu which seats 3 , picks up from Suk 13 and goes via ChiangMai










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    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    That above is the chaff
    Ya think. Could be but can apply for the 1 year extension on the last 30 days of the 90-day permit to stay. However, will have to meet financial requirement.

    Suppose if you don't have 400k baht to put in a Thai bank, you will have to do as some say here. Make runs to Thai embassies in the region and get a new visa.

    Possible a visa obtained outside your home country could be an issue as it is clearly stated the visa must me obtained in your home country.
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