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Can I cross the border to Lao and re-enter Thailand for another 30 days on a 60-day exemption visa?

Visa Rules Visa Exemption Thailand Immigration Border Crossing Lao Border Extension of Stay Visa Types

Jul 18, 2025

2 days ago

Jon *******

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Hi All, currently I am on a 60day exemption visa, which end at the end of the month. I am staying about 1.5 hrs drive from the Lao border. Can I just cross the border and re enter and get another visa for 30 days ???

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The user is currently on a 60-day visa exemption that will expire soon and is inquiring about crossing the Lao border to obtain another visa for re-entry into Thailand. Responses suggest that they can either apply for a 30-day extension at an immigration office or leave Thailand and return to receive a new visa exemption stamp. However, there may be requirements regarding the length of stay in Laos before re-entering Thailand.

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Jon *******

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My nearest border crossing is Mukdahan Border Checkpoint, has anyone on here used it?? if so can I enter back into Thailand the same day, or will I have to stay in Lao for a few days ???

2 days ago

Graham ******

@Jon ******

better to ask on a Mukdahan Group

2 days ago

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Graham ******

Jon *******

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Thank you all for your advice

2 days ago

Robert *********

Go into immigration ,get a 30 day extension

2 days ago

Jeremy ********

Most likely yes you can

2 days ago

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

You don't have any visa at all right now, so you cannot get "another visa."

You can go to your local immigration office and apply for a 30-day extension one time. Or if you want you can leave Thailand and return to get a new 60-day visa exempt stamp. Some Laos borders require you to stay in Laos 1-2 nights if you're trying to enter Thailand without a visa.

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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?

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