Can I do a visa run to Chong Mek with a 6-month Tourist Visa (METV)?

Visa Run Chong Mek Tourist Visa (METV)Border Bounce Lao Visa Thai Immigration Rules

May 15, 2018

6 years ago

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Hello everyone, I asked the question. I have a 6 month Tourist visa(METV). I want to know Chong Mek can cross over to do a visa run? 

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The inquiry is about whether a person with a 6-month Tourist visa (METV) can cross over at Chong Mek for a visa run. Community responses clarify that instead of a visa run, this action is referred to as a 'border bounce.' It is suggested to consider going to the Myanmar border for a quicker option. Additionally, the feasibility of the trip depends on the traveler's nationality, as some may require a visa for Laos.

Pierre ********

I would do a bounce to the Myanmar border, faster and slightly cheaper. You can google the companies offering those tours and compare

6 years ago

Pierre ********

@Tod ********

right, I automatically implied Bangkok

6 years ago

Tod *********

depending on where they are in thailand it could be a LONG slog to a border with burma :/

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Tod *********

Ian ***************

Nationality of passport? Probably need Lao visa on arrival, cost varies with which country, but bring some USD ($30-35) for best price.

6 years ago

Tod *********

you're not going on a "visa run" because that's where you go to a thai consulate and BUY a visa :O , you're doing a border-bounce <-where you go to the border, stamp out of thailand, stamp in&out of another country and then stamp right back into thailand to get either a 30 day visa exempt entry OR like you another stamp on a valid visa. :)

I googled around and couldn't see any posts on the inter-web that said you can't border-bounce there although depending on your nationality you might have to buy a visa for Lao.

6 years ago

Philip *********

Did a border bouncy there about a year ago . Had to pay like 35 for Lao Visa

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Philip *********

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