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Can I enter Thailand on a Visa Exempt via the Friendship Bridge if I have insurance and a Dutch passport?

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Nov 22, 2021

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Astrid ***********************

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I will enter Thailand via the Friendship bridge Vientiane / Nong Khai, this December. 

I have insurance and a Dutch passport. Is it possible to enter on a Visa Exempt? Only planning to stay for 14 days...

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The user seeks clarification on entering Thailand through the Friendship Bridge with a Dutch passport and insurance, specifically whether they can utilize a Visa Exempt status for a 14-day stay. The conversation reveals uncertainty regarding the current status of land borders, with multiple comments indicating that they may be closed, necessitating further investigation about entry requirements, including potential quarantine and Certificate of Entry (COE) obligations.

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David ********

I live near the Malaysian border. AFAIK there is no border crossing possible for regular people, whether Thai, Malaysian or other. Only cargo may cross a few crossings.

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Astrid ***********************

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Thank you all for commenting. I have put all the pros and cons in a row and believe it is better to fly to Bangkok and straight to Europe from there (so not leave the airport at all) with a Finnair flight. You made me think guys. Its not worth it just to give my daughter a hug and do some banking.

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Benjamin ******

if you don't mind, how are you getting across via Friendship Bridge? I thought the land borders were closed.

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Andrew *********

this was from Laos Govt 14-

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Nick ****************

I was told it is possible but you need C of E $100k insurance and 10 day pre booked and paid quarantine. Was suggested I took the 900 baht flight from Wattay to Udon or DMK.

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Tony *********

10 days in quarantine I think for land crossing so doesnt leave you much if your here for 14days

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Michael ********

To cross that way you need to apply for a COE from the embassy in Loas, not sure of the conditions you need to check with them

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Ron *********

I hope you are crossing that border in December. Would help a lot of us.

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Филипп **********

🙄🙄🙄

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Astrid ***********************

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I know of a friend who crossed the bridge, only he had to apply for a full visa, so that triggered my question. Is that still the case, or is travel made easier already.( There are debates about it in the government ).

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Jonas *************

In the video he said he would stay in this hotel where he arrived for 7 days so I guess that's quarantine...

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Astrid ***********************

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@Jonas ************

yes, it is. But there were talks about changing that, so that's what I will find out.

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Stuart *********

@Astrid **********************

There’s been no reports of any land borders open. No idea what your friend did but it would be certainly strange if they were able to access Thailand from a border.

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Marc ********

@Astrid **********************

Is your friend thai?

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Stuart *********

if they were Thai why would they need a visa?

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Marc ********

@Stuart ********

true didn't see the visa part

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Astrid ***********************

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The friend that crossed the bridge was from the UK

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Stuart *********

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This would be news. Do you have details of when?

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Astrid ***********************

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@Stuart ********

see the video, I will keep y'all posted.

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Pon **********

send message to NongKhai immigration FB by messenger to ask

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as far as i know it is still closed. but check to be sure

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Nigel *********

Maybe you know something the rest of us don't. AFAIK land borders are closed. What have you heard.?

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Stuart *********

Land borders are currently closed. Perhaps in December it may be different, but who knows.

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