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Which Thai embassy is the fastest for applying for a Non-B visa: Vientiane, Savannakhet or Penang?

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Jun 1, 2023

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Robby ***********

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What is the best/fastest Thai embassy to apply for a Non-b visa abroad?

I'm looking at Vientiane, Savannkhet and Penang. Leaning towards Penang at the moment.

Which one would you recommend?

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The discussion revolves around which Thai embassy abroad offers the fastest processing time for a Non-B visa, with suggestions highlighting Savannakhet as a favorable option due to no appointment requirement and quicker processing time compared to Vientiane, which requires appointments and may take longer. A participant mentioned a positive experience at Kota Bharu, mentioning a swift one-day processing time, while others share experiences regarding travel routes and the specific requirements based on nationality.

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Yumi *******

@Robby **********

heyyy, which city you went for your NON-B at the end? and how many days you spent there for your visa? thanks

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Robby ***********

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Savannakhet. Went on my own by bus. Only spent one night there. If you have more questions feel free to message.

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Yumi *******

@Robby **********

Thank you Robby, i will apply the visa in my home country

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Chulala **********

Savannkhet no appointment Vientiane has appointment, so what nationality you are?

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Robby ***********

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@Chulala *********

Yeah the appointment is not the issue.Vientiane seems to require 2 business days to process the visa and Savannkhet just one

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Maxim ***********

Vientiane you need appointment. Go to Savannakhet.

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Robby ***********

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@Maxim **********

how do you go there from Bangkok?

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Maxim ***********

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Bus, Mini-Van, Car, etc. The same as going to Nong Khai border but you go Mukdahan.

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Steve *******

Depends were in Thailand you are. All 3 are easy, I'd recommend Savannakhet or the nearest one to you.

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Terry ********

I like Savannakhet as well. Very easy. I stay over at the casino and they also run a free shuttle back and forth

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Steve *******

Savan Vegas

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Robby ***********

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How do you guys travel there from Bangkok?

Vientiane has an airport but takes 2 business days to process the visa.

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Steve *******

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Fly to Ubon, transfer to Mukdahan. Job done!

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Robby ***********

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Nice, where do you find the transfer? Seems to be a 3 hour trip from Udon

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Steve *******

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Ubon NOT Udon! There are cars at the airport or head to the bus station. 55 min flight and about 2 hour drive.

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Jeff *******

100% kota bharu malaysia, 1 day processing 2 min application in embassy. I also know of someone who was rejected non b in penang malaysia and then granted in kota bharu.

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Nigel *********

when you say 1 day do you mean dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon?

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Jeff *******

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no, picked up following day

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Riaan **********

What passport do you hold?

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Riaan **********

@Robby **********

some embassies don't help all countries, so check into that as well

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