Ask question

Can I get a free 30-day visa upon re-entering Thailand after leaving for Laos?

Visa Extension Thailand Visa Tourist Visa Visa Rules Immigration Visa Exemption 30-Day Free Stamp Border Run

Apr 28, 2024

8 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm in Thailand on a 60 day visa, ended 12 of May, I leave at June 6,so I need to get a new visa, when I go between 6 and let's say 10 may to laos and go back to thailand, I would have enough of a 30 day visa what is free or ain't it work that way?

868

views

0

likes

24

all likes

21

replies

0

images

12

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of getting a free 30-day visa by traveling to Laos and returning to Thailand before their current visa expires. Responses suggest that if the user is on a 60-day tourist visa, they can typically apply for a 30-day extension at an immigration office for a fee. However, if they have already utilized a 30-day visa exemption, they must leave and re-enter to qualify for another free stamp. Overall, pursuing an extension at immigration is advised as a more straightforward option.

Henrik *****

Start with extending the 60 day tourist visa with 30 days at the nearest Immigration office for 1900 Baht, before spending larger sums to go out of Thailand and then back in again.

Like

Reply

Christopher *************

Is it a Tourist Visa that you have? If so you could extend it for 30 days at an Immigration office near you. Depends on where you are?

Like

Reply

Drew **********

@Christopher ************

what happens if you got 60 ,plus 30 and want another 30 ?

Like

Reply

Reply to

Drew **********

Reply

Mccurry ********

Cost me about $40 and take a photo with

Like

Reply

Bart **************

Yes that would work.

Like

Reply

Carsten ************

If you're really on a TR 60, you don't need to do a border bounce. Get a 30 day extension at your Immigration office.

Like

Reply

Jeroen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Carsten ***********

thx

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jeroen *******

Reply

Jan ******************

If you’re on a 60 days visa you can do a 30 days visa extension at your local immigration.

If you’re on a 30 days visa exemption (30 days free stamp) and already done one 30 days extension, you’ll need to leave and re-enter to get a new 30 days visa exemption. (Free stamp).

Like

Reply

Philip ***************

@Jan *****************

not free in Laos 40usd

Like

Reply

Jan ******************

@Philip **************

No, but visa exemption back to Thailand is not a visa. Just a free stamp.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jan ******************

Reply

Will ************

Go to immigration get a 30 day extension .. 1900 baht

Like

Reply

Declan **********

Are you on a visa exemption or did you get a Tourist visa before you came here? If you got a visa before you came and haven't already extended it then you can go to immigration and get a 30 day extension.

Like

Reply

Jeroen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Declan *********

I had a 60 day visa before I arrive here

Like

Reply

Jan ******************

Then you can just go to your local immigration where you stay an get a 30 days extension at 1900 thb.

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jan ******************

Reply

Aake **********

Have you been to imigration and asked if you can get an extension

Like

Reply

Jeroen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Aake *********

no I planned to go to laos for a day or 2.but I was thinking if I go before it ended and I leave this time in the 30 days that I don't have. To pay, because the 30 day is free

Like

Reply

Graham ******

30 days Visa Exempt entry is free for Thailand but you will need a Visa to enter Laos which is about the same price of a 30 day extension in Thailand (1900B)

Like

Reply

Jeroen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

ok didn, t know about visa for laos

Like

Reply

Reply to

Jeroen *******

Reply

Aake **********

So you don't think it will be more expensive to travel to Laos for a couple of days

Like

Reply

Jeroen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Aake *********

I am close to laos and wanne go to see it anyway

Like

Reply

Steve *******

Visa for Laos is 1500bt

Like

Reply

Reply to

Steve *******

Reply

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

Can I renew my 60-day visa exemption and extend my stay in Thailand after returning from Laos?

3 comments

3 months ago

Can I pay for my Laos visa in Baht and will my return to Thailand grant me another 30 days?

5 comments

6 months ago

Can I get another 30 days in Thailand by leaving the country and re-entering after my initial visa exemption granted on arrival?

24 comments

7 months ago

Can I extend my visa-free stay in Thailand by 30 days and re-enter for another 15 days after a trip to Laos or Cambodia?

6 comments

7 months ago

Can I extend my 30-day tourist visa in Thailand after returning from Laos?

6 comments

9 months ago

Can I get a new 30-day visa for Thailand by briefly visiting Laos?

26 comments

10 months ago

Does leaving Thailand to visit Laos on a tourist visa reset my 30-day stay upon return?

17 comments

10 months ago

Can I re-enter Thailand with a new entry stamp after visiting Laos and Vietnam?

6 comments

a year ago

Can a Laos tourist extend their 30-day stay in Thailand or must they exit and re-enter?

4 comments

a year ago

What are the rules for the 30-day entry into Thailand and re-entering for another 30-day exemption?

20 comments

a year ago

Will I get another 30 days in Thailand by re-entering after crossing to Laos by land?

10 comments

a year ago

What happens to my 60-day tourist visa if I leave Thailand and return?

22 comments

2 years ago

Will I receive a 30-day visa exemption stamp upon re-entering Thailand after visiting Laos with a UK passport?

1 comments

2 years ago

Can I Cross into Laos and Return for Another 30 Days on a Visa Exempt Entry?

13 comments

5 years ago

Can I get another 30-day visa exemption after a day trip to Vientiane from Nong Khai?

6 comments

5 years ago

Can I get a 30-day stamp on return after leaving Thailand for 1 day?

18 comments

5 years ago

Can I get a 90-day visa by traveling to Laos after extending my 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?

0 comments

6 years ago

Can I extend my 30-day exemption after obtaining a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?

0 comments

6 years ago

Will my 30-day visa extension stop when I leave Thailand for Laos, and can I get a new 30-day visa on returning?

3 comments

6 years ago

Can I obtain another 30-day tourist visa for Thailand by exiting to Cambodia or Laos and re-entering?

16 comments

6 years ago

Can I re-enter Thailand from Laos and get another 30-day extension on my visa?

10 comments

7 years ago

Can I extend my stay in Thailand by crossing into Laos and returning on a tourist visa?

5 comments

7 years ago

Can I get a new Tourist Visa after extending my current 60-day Tourist Visa by crossing into Laos?

6 comments

7 years ago

Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand by crossing into Laos?

8 comments

7 years ago

Can I extend my Thai tourist visa by going to Laos again?

4 comments

7 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.