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Can I do a same-day border run from Chiang Saen to Laos?

Apr 27, 2026
4 days ago
Mo ******
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Hello everyone, wish you all good

i want to ask is there anybody did border run from chiang saen to laos and comeback in the same day?

my visa will expire in 4.29th i am planning go to chiang saen to do the visa run , i have been done it one year before, i don’t know if there are some change , please let me know if you have experience on this recently , thank you very much
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The user is inquiring about the possibility of completing a same-day border run from Chiang Saen to Laos before their visa expires on April 29th. They have done this previously and seek updated information regarding any changes in the rules. A comment suggests that daily trips from Pai and Chiang Mai are generally fine for same-day returns, but for tourists, a two-night stay in Laos may be required.
Tanisha *******
We go daily from pai and chiamg mai

All good

If dtv yes ok same day back

If tourist then u need to stay laos 2 nights
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