Thailand DTV visa in Vientiane: fee and who can apply (2026)
The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane lists the DTV fee as 10,000 baht (THB) (cash only, in Thai baht; fee page last updated on 17 July 2024); on residence, the page says: “Be Lao nationals or permanent residents of the Lao PDR” (official page updated on 28 August 2026, read on 30 October 2026).
DTV fee in Vientiane: 10,000 baht (THB)
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, official website: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated by the embassy on 17 July 2024); Applying for a Visa (updated by the embassy on 28 August 2026). Read on 30 October 2026.
Not legal or immigration advice. This page reports what the official pages of the Thai embassies and consulates said on the date we read them. Each mission decides on its own applications and can ask for more documents or an interview; paying the fee does not mean the visa will be granted, and the fee is not refunded. Check the official page of the mission and the Thai e-Visa website before you apply.
What the official page says
| Item | Official wording | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | 10,000 baht (THB) ≈ €265 “VISA FEE (Cash only in Thai Baht and non-refundable ) 10,000 Baht” · cash only, in Thai baht | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) updated 17 July 2024 |
| Who can apply here | “Be Lao nationals or permanent residents of the Lao PDR” | Applying for a Visa updated 28 August 2026 |
| Also on the page | “new additional requirements for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applications will take effect worldwide from 31 August 2026” | Applying for a Visa updated 28 August 2026 |
| Also on the page | “Walk-ins will not be accepted” | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) updated 17 July 2024 |
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, official website: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated by the embassy on 17 July 2024); Applying for a Visa (updated by the embassy on 28 August 2026). Read on 30 October 2026.
The rule since 31 August 2026
Since 31 August 2026 DTV applicants must submit proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where they apply and a criminal record certificate (Department of Consular Affairs, announcement of 28 August 2026). Applications submitted before that date follow the old rules. What changed.
Sources: announcement of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, dated 28 August 2026 (in Thai), as reported by the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka (pages read on 30 October 2026).
Not sure you need a DTV? Since 15 September 2026, British, Irish and US passport holders, among others, can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism. Visa exemption rules.
Other Thai missions in Laos
- Savannakhet: fee not written on the page; residence: “Proof of permanent residence in Lao PDR”
Health cover for a long stay
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Questions people ask
How much is the DTV visa in Vientiane?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane lists the fee as 10,000 baht (THB) (cash only, in Thai baht), on its page updated on 17 July 2024. Fees are not refunded.
Can I apply for the DTV in Vientiane if I do not live in Laos?
Since 31 August 2026 applicants must submit proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where they apply. The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane writes: “Be Lao nationals or permanent residents of the Lao PDR”.
How much money do I need for the DTV in Vientiane?
Most missions ask for at least 500,000 baht in bank statements over 3 months; this page does not give an amount.
Do I need health insurance for the DTV?
The DTV pages we read, this one included, do not list health insurance among the required documents.
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