Getting Visa at Laos Consulate in Khon Kaen

Post by **jorg** » August 31, 2009, 3:59 pm

Hello there,

I'm thinking of getting a visa for Laos in advance in Khon Kaen (so I can take the international bus to Laos). Does anybody know if there is a waiting time to get this visa (like you can get it the next day), or do you get it directly when you apply for it?

I cannot find this information on this forum, so maybe one of you can help me.

Thanks,

Jörg

Post by **Prenders88** » August 31, 2009, 4:32 pm

Hi Jorg,

I've done it twice from the Laos Consulate in Khon Kaen.
All very simple, fill out the forms, pay the fee and its all done in 10 minutes.

Post by **jorg** » August 31, 2009, 4:46 pm

Hi Prenders,

That's just the information I need, thanks for the fast reply.

Jörg

Post by **douglas** » September 2, 2009, 9:09 am

Hi,
Jorg, Don't know how long you are going to Lao for, you did not say, if going for less than 30 days you can get a Visa on arrival that lasts up to 30 days. Depending what country you come from the cost at the Lao border for crossing is between 30 and 40 U.S. dollars. U.K. is 35 between the hours of 0800Hrs and 1600Hrs. Between 0600Hrs and 0800Hrs also 1600Hrs and 2200Hrs when border closes it is 1 dollar more to pay staff overtime, or so the notice says. Did this last month.
Anyway have a good trip and let us know how it went.
Cheers Doug.

Post by **Zidane** » September 2, 2009, 9:19 am

The International Bus does not wait for you at the border whilst your visa on arrival is processed so I think this is why Jorg is wanting to get his visa in Khon Kaen beforehand.

Post by **douglas** » September 2, 2009, 11:09 am

Hi,
Thanks Zidane,
My apologies, Did not think of that.
Cheers Doug.

Post by **Zidane** » September 2, 2009, 12:02 pm

No worries,Doug.
Your heart is in the right place and thats all that counts !

Post by **jorg** » September 2, 2009, 1:52 pm

Hi Douglas,

Thanks for the information, what Zidane is saying is correct. Don't know how long I'm going, but it will be less than 30 days. I know I don't save time (or even money) by getting the visa in Khon Kaen, but that's no problem for me. I just want the direct bus from Udon to Laos.

But your extra information is much appreciated. If not for me, maybe for somebody else browsing this forum.

Jörg

Post by **jorg** » September 3, 2009, 2:34 pm

Update: Went to Khon Kaen today, and it went exactly like Prenders88 said. Filled the form, paid the fee and got the visa within 10 minutes.

Post by **FrazeeDK** » January 15, 2013, 5:31 pm

The Lao Consulate in Khon Kaen has moved effective 01/14/2013.

It is now located on Thanon Mittraphap (the Friendship Highway) Rte 2. approximately 2 kilometers south of the northern ring road bridge. It is on the east side of the highway, directly across from RAJAH CITY and about 500 meters north of the new KK Tesco Lotus. It is in a large villa style building behind a yellow wall. The Lao flag is clearly visible at the front of the grounds from the highway.

15 minute service on Lao visas.. Bring one 2 inch X 2 inch photo.. Application forms and pens available in the lobby.
hours 0900-1130, 1300-1600

Phone numbers:

043-242-858/6

cells:
080-363-7450
084-515-1988
083-664-6939

Post by **FrazeeDK** » January 15, 2013, 6:59 pm

on Flash Earth.. http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=16.49911 ... =0&src=msa

Post by **danchatka** » December 19, 2014, 11:57 am

Here's a Google map link for the Lao consulate in Khon Kaen:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//16.498 ... 326786,12z

Yesterday they issued me a 30 day visa in 10 minutes for 1600 Baht total price.

Post by **danchatka** » December 19, 2014, 12:06 pm

Before going to the consulate, I called to see if they were open.

This number didn't work 043-242-858.

This one did: 080-363-7450.