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Can I exit Thailand to visit Laos or Myanmar during a 60-day Visa Exempt trip and return without issues?
Just a quick question regarding a 60 day Visa exempt trip. During the 60 days, would you be able to exit Thailand to visit Laos or Myanmar and then return the same day/following day, without any re-entry issues?
Answer summary
Traveling under a 60-day visa exemption in Thailand, it is generally recommended to avoid same-day re-entry after exiting the country, especially to neighboring countries like Laos or Myanmar. Concerns have been raised regarding the risk of being denied re-entry, particularly based on one’s visa history and previous stays in Thailand. For Laos, several borders may require a minimum overnight stay, while Myanmar has limited access. Suggestions include spending a few days in the neighboring country to lessen risks or considering longer-term visa options for extended stays.
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Leigh ***********
OPThanks for your various replies, only a few of which addressed my question, before being side tracked into broader VISA discussions and did not address MY question. I was planning on going across the border with Thai family for the day to do some shopping/site seeing. It wasn't a border run, or looking for 30 day extension or anything untoward, just a day trip. However, I decided not to risk it and remained in Chaing Rai while the rest of my Thai family went. Thanks again
Betty *********
Correction "Unless "you are Thai .
Betty *********
Leigh Griffiths short answer, incessamment you are Thai, you cannot leave and come back on a daytrip. You will loose your visa. You will also need a visa for cambodia or Laos.
Richard ********
Contact Thai immigration thats your best course of action.
Blake *********
The rules have changed. It now depends on how many days you have spent in Thailand and the number of tourist visa you have
Dave *******
No, you need to fill in tdac on every entry
Betty *********
To avoid being refused entry, i would certainly stay a week out of thailand. Vietnam, cambodia Siem Reap, Laos, so much to see.
Dan *******
Cambodia isn’t a good option as the immigration officer may be inclined to refuse entry. You would definitely be questioned as there’s a “conflict” going on.
Betty *********
Dan Brown True. But you have a choice, cambodia need not be your return point to thailand.
Michelle *******
My ex husband does 6-8 months a year in Bangkok. He left on a few days trip out after his 90 day. He had used 3 x 90 days visas in 2 and a half years.
Border denied his reentry they turned him away and stated to apply for a retirement visa. Said no more extensions were going to be granted.
Border denied his reentry they turned him away and stated to apply for a retirement visa. Said no more extensions were going to be granted.
Dan *******
That’s scary. I’m going to leave Thailand and going to Vietnam for a couple of months. Hope I don’t have any problems reentering. My flight home is from BKK.
Question if I may ? Did your husband fly into Thailand or did he attempt to come across a border ? Please feel free to DM if you don’t want to read comments from the hecklers and imbeciles.
Question if I may ? Did your husband fly into Thailand or did he attempt to come across a border ? Please feel free to DM if you don’t want to read comments from the hecklers and imbeciles.
Alan **********
Dan Brown What is scary about it? He spent 6 to 8 months in Thailand in a year. That is not a tourist. That’s exactly who they do NOT want in Thailand, unless he gets a proper long-term visa. EXACTLY what’s been discussed ad nauseam around here for the last few months.
Dave *******
Dan Brown you will if you havent a visa and its within the calendar year.
Michelle *******
He flew into Bangkok where he has a house
Dave *******
Michelle Grace correct,
Now it 60 days + 30 on applying for extention.
If you want to stay longer you get a visa.
Now it 60 days + 30 on applying for extention.
If you want to stay longer you get a visa.
Betty *********
Michelle Grace sorry, but it was obvious he would start having problems this way.
Adam **********
Yes i just did it yesterday. Don't come back the same day do a couple days in laos you will be fine so long as the bordom doesn kill you.
Cat ********
Just asking for info really. Sorry I know it's not much help to the question posted. Would this be the sort of border bounce that the immigration are trying to crack down on ? Or is it more stopping the visa extension part ?
Cat ********
Betty HurfordThank you for the info. 😁
Betty *********
Cat Hunter if you are thinking of doing a visa run, once will probably cause no problems , especialy if you stay a good few days outside of Thailand. A few People have said they have had problems coming back from Cambodia into Thailand. Road borders are closed anyway so youd have to fly from there. Vietnam is a gréât option to spend a week. Much cheaper than thailand , cheap Air Asia flights loads of places to see.
Or theres Laos. Luang Prabang is beautiful. You can get to Laos from Chiang Mai , bus and boat. Gréât trip too.
Or theres Laos. Luang Prabang is beautiful. You can get to Laos from Chiang Mai , bus and boat. Gréât trip too.
Betty *********
Cat Hunter both,hard to say. Dépends on the immigration office in front of you. Some touristes perfectly within their right have been stopped, and even refused.
Johan ***************
Betty Hurford ...and THAT is what worries us. We would love to take a 100% legit tourist roadtrip in Laos with local friends, but will probably skip it. A bit sad.
John **********
Whether you will have issues or not will depend to a great extent on your history in Thailand
Brandon ************
There are many Laos borders which require you to spend a night or two in Laos before allowing you to return to Thailand if you do not have a visa.
As far as Myanmar, all land borders have been closed to foreigners for years. There's only one border at Ranong/Kawthong that requires a boat trip.
As far as Myanmar, all land borders have been closed to foreigners for years. There's only one border at Ranong/Kawthong that requires a boat trip.
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