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Can I cross from Thailand to Laos at Chong Mek for a visa on arrival and return on a DTV visa?

Jul 17, 2025
23 days ago
Roy ********
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Hello everyone here !

I am on a DTV visa. I am in the city of "Khong Chiam", near the border with Laos.

I want to do a Border run & I wanted to ask someone who knows this land border:

There is a border crossing 30 min from here to Laos ("Chong Mek International Border").

Is it possible to cross into Laos and get a visa on arrival, stay a few days in Laos, maybe in the city of Pakse, and return to the same border back to Thailand & get a new stamp on my DTV ?

They give visa on arrival ?

Do they make problems at this land border for DTV visa holders who have stayed a few days in Laos and want to return to Thailand ?

*BTW - I have a rented scooter. I'm sure they not let me in with it into Laos (or maybe yes ?!).

Can I park there at the border my scooter safely for a few days until I come back into Thailand with a new visa ?

Thank you so much,

Any help Any help appreciated !
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about crossing from Thailand to Laos via the Chong Mek International Border, seeking to know if they can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos and return to Thailand for a new DTV visa stamp. Commenters provide insights into the visa on arrival process for Laos, indicating that only certain nationalities may qualify, and provide information about parking a scooter at the border.
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Stefan ************
Laos not free on arrival anymore, just for a very few countries . Me as German it's 40$
Greg ********
Chong Mek is a entry point you can get Visa on Arrival if your passport allows it
Roy ********
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@Greg *******
Thanks !!
Wannikea *********
Check the Laos government website to see if your nationality is eligible for visa on arrival at that crossing.