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Can a Laos tourist extend their 30-day stay in Thailand or must they exit and re-enter?

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Jan 31, 2024

2 years ago

Rossano ***************

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Hello group

There is a Laos citizen as tourists in Thailand, after 30 days can he ask for visa extensions (30 more days) at immigration office.or he has to exit and re-enter the country? I don't know how visa extensions work for Laos citizens

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A citizen of Laos, upon entering Thailand as a tourist, is granted a 30-day visa waiver. This visa waiver is not eligible for an extension; thus, the tourist must exit Thailand and then re-enter to obtain a new visa waiver or visa.

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Citizens of Laos receive a 30 day visa waiver stamp on entry to Thailand. This is not eligible for an extension.

2 years ago

Rossano ***************

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@Brandon ***********

I see. This restriction is Only for Laos citizens? So they must go out of Thailand and return to have 30 days more? How many times per year is possible to do this?

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Rossano **************

it's not only for Laos citizens. It's for everyone that receives visa waiver through bilateral agreement. The entry days vary from 15-90 based on the agreement these countries have with Thailand.

There is no limit written into law. Citizens of neighboring countries likely have much more leeway to leave and return than others.

2 years ago

Rossano ***************

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@Brandon ***********

thanks a lot

2 years ago

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