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Can I drive to the Laos border and reenter Thailand immediately for a visa run?
Sep 3, 2025
8 months ago
Luis **********
ORIGINAL POSTERmaybe dumb question but for exit and reentry can I just drive on my own to Laos border, go into Laos and immediately reenter?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, it is possible to drive to the Laos border, enter Laos briefly, and then reenter Thailand. However, it's important to note that while many have done this successfully with minimal issues, some may suggest that Laos typically requires a minimum overnight stay unless using a visa run agency. Some individuals have reported making quick stops in Laos and returning without any problems.
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Toni *******
I did that 2weeks ago, drove to vientiane and had 1 drink and came back. No questions asked. 2night rule is for visaruns, not when you have a visa.
DTV_Be*******
You could but to me itโs a waste of $50 for the visa just stay less than 1 hour
But to each their own
But to each their own
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DTV_Begpacker what do you mean
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some passport holders purchase a $50 30 day visa So to me if you just go in stay 1 hour then leave itโs a waste of $50
Thatโs what I mean
Toni *******
DTV_Begpacker not everyone wants to stay laos, but have to get another 180days in Thailand... not waste of money, only a choice
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Andi ***********
There is a recent posting of someone doing that. Should be in the threads.
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Laos requires you to stay for a few nights unless you book through a visa run agency.
George *********
Anonymous participant 474 as others have said, this is not true. I did the run couple of months ago, as I reported, 2 hours into Laos and then back again...no problem
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 474 not true, its for visaruns. DTV holder has a visa, so its only a border run. I have done it cambodia in feb and laos in 2weeks ago.
Brandon ************
Anonymous participant 474 Laos doesn't require anything. It's the Thai side that requires it. And normally that's only for people trying to leave and return visa exempt (without a visa). If you have a visa, like DTV, you should be fine to bounce out and back immediately.
Anonymous ******************
Thailand also heavily scrutizines on in/out same-day border runs unless with an agency. That tells you everything you need to know.
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ืืฉืชืชืฃ ืื ืื ืืื โ474โ didnt go with aby agency go chong mek go out wait 15 minutes in duty free and go back
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant 474Some have been able to do it solo.
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