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Can I do a land run to Savannakhet for a 60-day visa with a new passport as a US citizen?

US Citizen Thailand Visa Rules Land Border Run Savannakhet Visa Exemption Travel Regulations

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Hey,

US citizen here. I did a border run to Cambodia in May 2023 and Oct 2023 but now I have a new passport.

Can I do a land run via bus or train for a 60 day visa to savannakhet?

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A US citizen can indeed perform a land border run to Savannakhet for a 60-day visa. However, it's important to note that while there are no formal restrictions for tourist visas, some embassies or consulates may limit the issuance to one visa per year. Additionally, travelers are allowed up to two visa exemptions per calendar year when entering by land, and up to six by air. Having a new passport does not guarantee a clean slate, as immigration authorities can access past travel histories, though they may not always check.

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2 exempt entries at land borders, 6 by air is the normal limit.

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Jonathan **************************

Jonathan **************************

Just be aware that having a new passport is not the "clean slate" it once was.

With the click of a button, they 100% can see your entire history across all past passports.

Though they may not necessarily do that check.

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Jan ******************

Jan ******************

Yes you can. There’s no formal restrictions regarding tourist visa even though some embassies/consulate only accept to issue one visa a year. For visa exemption by bus or train there’s a limit of two exemptions pr calendar year.

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