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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing over to Laos and re-entering for another visa exemption?

Visa Exempt Entry Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Cross-border Travel Long-term Stay Visa Rules Thai Border Regulations

Apr 28, 2025

2 days ago

Derrick ********

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Ime off to see the Mrs for two months with another mont visa extension.. being next to the Laos border I was thinking I would hop over for a few days at the end of the three months so I can fill in another entry visa for 8 weeks.. is this ok to do and do many other foreigners to Thailand do this?

All comments greatly appreciated 😊

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on extending their stay in Thailand by briefly visiting Laos and then returning to Thailand in order to obtain another visa-exempt entry. Comments highlight various aspects of visa regulations, such as the risks of denial when crossing borders, the importance of understanding visa rules, and the necessity of having appropriate documentation like a marriage certificate for a smoother re-entry.

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David *********

I just did this exact same thing about March 1. Have your wife with you and your marriage certificate. If they ask say you are applying for a marriage Visa. That's what I did and no problems stamped in for another 60 days

21 hours ago

Daniel ********

Just tried to fly back to CM after a short jaunt in KL. alot of my stamps are from Thailand over the years, never over-stayed or any trouble in the country (even sat out covID there) flew back in to get the waiver before I head back to the UK and was denied… had to stay overnight and sent back to KL and told to apply for a proper VISA. They are coming down real hard now-a-days on the old traveller ways 😢

a day ago

Ning ******

if u are using nong khai, high risk of getting deny.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

I think you have confused a simple travel info form ( like we used to do on a paper card on the plane) with a visa.

a day ago

Derrick ********

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@Lynnette ******

never filled anything in previously in all the six years going to Thailand.. none of the above answers my question either

a day ago

Lynnette *******

@Derrick *******

you asked if you could fill in another visa. Yes you can apply for a visa. Check how long the on line visa application will take for the embassy you're applying at.

Or enter visa exempt for 60 days, depends on passport.

No, you never filled in an online travel info form before because it only starts on may 1st. We used to fill in a little landing card on the plane years ago. Now you do that info online in the 3 days before you arrive. So day

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a day ago

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Lynnette *******

You're filling in a visa to enter Thailand? Can't you enter visa exempt ( no visa) for 60 days?

2 days ago

Derrick ********

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@Lynnette ******

not after May 1st apparently

a day ago

Lynnette *******

@Derrick *******

not sure why you think visa exempt has ended. There's absolutely nothing saying that.

a day ago

Lynnette *******

@Derrick *******

of course you can enter visa exempt same as before. Nothings changed.

After May 1st there is a form to fill in online with your travel info. Do it up to 3 days before landing. That's it.

a day ago

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Lynnette *******

Graham ******

When you say "another" how many times have you done this to get a Visa Exempt entry in the last year or so?

2 days ago

Derrick ********

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@Graham *****

none so far as I don’t have to until 1st May for the trip this year

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