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Can I do a border run to Laos after extending my tourist visa in Thailand?
Hi all! Last week I extended my 60 day tourist visa for another 30 days. When this expires, can I do a border run to Laos and re-enter on another 60 day tourist visa? Also, I’ve already done 2 land border runs to Laos this year. Will I have to fly out of the country now? TIA!
Answer summary
The questioner is inquiring about the possibility of making a border run to Laos after extending their 60-day tourist visa for another 30 days. Responses indicate that they can likely do another land border bounce, as previous restrictions have been lifted. However, there are concerns regarding potential scrutiny from immigration authorities due to the length of their stay in Thailand, with suggestions to have necessary documents ready for re-entry. Some contributors also advise considering a more permanent visa like an ED visa for longer stays.
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Bruce ****
Check out latest E-visa requirements. That seems to negate border run !?
Does anyone have any updated or insights on E-visa for tourists already in Thailand looking to renew tourist visa
Does anyone have any updated or insights on E-visa for tourists already in Thailand looking to renew tourist visa
Neil ******
Staying most of the year on tourist exempt entries. Maybe secure yourself a visa for actual longer term stay?
Meg ***********
OP@Neil *****
i am getting on an ed visa asap 😆Meg ***********
OPyes sir it is my intention, i am a muay thai fighter and have actively been learning the thai language for 8 months so i have options for visas in either
Neil ******
@Meg **********
I hope that’s because your actual intention is to study. ED is not the default visa for people who don’t qualify for any other visa.Syl *****
Bonjour merci de me dire ce qu il faut comme document pour extension de visa de 30 jours après 60 jours
Syl *****
@Graham *****
merci beaucoup pour votre aide
Bob **********
If you’ve stayed here 6 months? Your probably be pulled aside have all you requirements,onward ticket in 60 days ,2OK baht or equivalent and accommodation
Bruce ****
@Bob *********
I've been staying in Thailand nearly 1 year and never got pulled aside. Here are 30day tourist visa until last mo (60 days). The most recent change seems to require E visa from usa tourists.
Ralph *******
You can. But be aware that the immigration officer has the final say. If they think you’re trying to live there (which it certainly looks like you are) then they can reject you as you’re not a tourist. The visa exemption is for tourists.
Benny ***********
Dont need Multiple Visa???
Bart **************
Steven *******
Lynnette *******
You can come back in on exempt of visa 60 days ( no visa). Not a visa.
Greg ***********
@Lynnette ******
he most obviously didn't have a "tourist visa" in the first place, but a visa -exempt entry. The usual misinterpretation
Jim ********
@Greg **********
is this similar to you thinking it’s a bloke when it’s a woman? 😂Meg ***********
OP@Greg **********
yes my mistake, thank you!Lynnette *******
@Greg **********
yes, probably.
Jan ******************
You can do another land border bounce. The restrictions of two is lifted, but personally I would have chosen to use a professional land border transport company if you’ve already done several this year.
Meg ***********
OP@Jan *****************
will i need to stay in laos for two nights?Meg ***********
OPthank you so much! you are so knowledgeable about all of this visa stuff 😄
Jan ******************
@Meg **********
There’s no official statement regarding this and you can just do a border bounce and return immediately. However we know that some border points make up their own rules and demands that foreigners doing border bounce on their own need to spend minimum one -some two- nights out before they can re-enter. As I’m aware of the Nong Khai border is ok, but a border closer to Chang Mai demands two nights. I don’t have any overview here, that’s why I would have used a professional company my self. They know the name of the game and wouldn’t bring you unless they sure they can get another extension on your behalf.Meg ***********
OP@Jan *****************
thank you for your help!
Ian **********
@Jan *****************
excellent adviceGreg ***********
@Jan *****************
I guess his first "tourist visa" was a visa-exempt entry. He doesn't have a clue. He can do another one, no problem. However, the two land-border entries he already made visa-exempt, could raise the eyebrwos of an Immigration official at the borderActivity
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