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Can I leave Thailand for a day trip to Laos and return without issues on my visa?
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I am isan now and and going to Nongkai for a couple of days tomorrow
Now if i cross the river to Laos for the day will they let me back in i still have 21 days left on my 60 day stamp
Just asking for advise with this digital arrival card just coming into play thanks for any advise
Now if i cross the river to Laos for the day will they let me back in i still have 21 days left on my 60 day stamp
Just asking for advise with this digital arrival card just coming into play thanks for any advise
Answer summary
The user is in Isan and is planning to visit Nong Khai, contemplating a day trip to Laos. They are uncertain if they can re-enter Thailand with 21 days remaining on their 60-day visa stamp amidst new regulations regarding the digital arrival card (TDAC). Community members provide varying insights, clarifying that exiting Thailand typically leads to losing the existing visa stamp, which may necessitate a new entry stamp, potentially for a shorter duration.
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Todd *******
I would not bother, I have been to vientiane many times visa purposes it's dire give it a miss and nongkhai immigration officers are very strict at moment
Walt ********
I think you will get a new 30 day stamp
Peter ***********
Walt ********
@Peter ********
is the 60 day visa still in effect?Peter ***********
@Walt *******
It's not a visa. It's a free entry stamp, and yes it's 60 days
Brandon ************
If you don't have a visa to return on, then it is a border bounce, whether that's how you intend it or not. Nong Khai currently requires you to stay in Laos for 2 nights if you want to leave and return using visa exempt without a visa.
Tony *********
OPThats thing i have to fill in a DTAC but its saying it has to be done 3 days before entering and i am only going on a day trip over the boarder site seeing
I will ask imigration tomorrow when i get there in the morning its a bit of a hard one thus with this new rule
But thanks anyway
I will post back with the answers tomorrow
I will ask imigration tomorrow when i get there in the morning its a bit of a hard one thus with this new rule
But thanks anyway
I will post back with the answers tomorrow
Alastair ********************
@Tony ********
I am sure it is anytime within 3 days of arrival and NOT 3 days prior to arrival.Upon exiting Thailand your 60 visa exempt will cease to be and you'll get a new visa exempt upon re-entry. I don't know if that will be for either 30 or 60 days though.
Marcels *********
@Tony ********
no. u dont have to fill it out 3 days before. u have to fill it out before u pass the immigration. its just a digital arrival card. but u cant fill it out sooner than 3 days of your arrival
Chris *********************
Yes you can but you will have to fill in a new DTAC
John **********
Your 60 days will be lost when you exit Thailand. Whether or not you will have an issue coming back in will depend on your history inside Thailand
Peter *******
If you leave, you must do a new online card
They’re are no exceptions and you will start your 60 days over 
They’re are no exceptions and you will start your 60 days over 
Tony *********
OPIt says what i can see its got to be done 3 days before i just thought if its only a day trip it would be ok i dont want another 60 day stamp
Richard *****
Ask Thai immigration on the way out whether you use the same stamp on the way in. TDAC will be required though I’m sure.
Bob **********
You must file a TDAC before returning and no you’ll hopefully be stamped back in on a 60 stamp or could be denied it’s up to your travel history
Tony *********
OPAnd also payed an agent to do my 30 day extention at the end of my 60 days then go home
Tony *********
OPIts not a border bounce tecnicaly its just a day out and not done border bounce before my case is in pattaya in my room i just came to see my girlfriend in isan bot she wants to go to laos for the day i am just a bit concerned with tis arrival card if i leave thailand for a day trip
Jim ***********
Laos not change need be in Laos couple weeks or so now ?
Susan **********
@Jim **********
not true You can come back in a couple of days
Get a taxi driver they will take you there get your visa we came back the same day
Graham ******
@Jim **********
One or two nights at some land border crossings, not weeksJim ***********
@Graham *****
ok wasn't sure heard had changed
Ning ******
be prepared to get deny if this is not your first border bounce.
Ralph *******
I don’t think there are any guarantees. But anyone with recent experience can say more.
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