Going to be applying for my DTV in Laos at Vientiane in May so planning ahead now so we can book travel and hotels.

I'm on a New Zealand passport ( Citizen). Currently in Bkk till Saturday on 60 day exemption. Was here 6 months last year ( April - Sept 2024) on METV and have had 2 other entry for one week before METV in february 24 and Nov 24 for two weeks. I will be back late march until i go to laos for DTV before 60 days again is up. This years entry Dec 30 till Feb 1st 25 , I was asked if i have someone here and i said yes my Gf.

questions.

1. I will apply as soon as i arrive in Vientiane and i understand the 10k B fee in cash has to be paid directly. Does this need an appointment or is this a walk in.

2. As far as accommodation proof, is it ok to show several areas of hotel bookings or does it all need to be in the one place I apply. EG i am thinking of going to LP and VV after paying the fee.

3. Will getting a Laos visa before i travel be problematic as opposed to getting one on arrival at the border.

4. Is an appointment always scheduled or is it completely online only of all my docs are good.

5. If anyone here has applied via E visa this year what on average has been your application approval time.

Lastly if anyone has any hotel recommendations whilst waiting would appreciate some, seems to be a varying standard in laos. prefer midrange.

Thank you in advance

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