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Can I travel to Laos by land and enter Thailand by air for my visa application?

Thailand Visa Rules Border Crossings Visa Exemptions Thai Embassy Visa Application Travel Methods to Thailand

Jun 28, 2024

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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Good evening.

We've already done two border bounces via (Thailand-Laos-Thailand)

But soon we have to go to Laos again for our visa application in the Thai Embassy. 

Is it possible to travel to Laos again by land and enter Thailand by air? Or vice versa? 

Or do we only have one option this time -- travel by air Thailand-Laos-Thailand? 

Thank you 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can travel to Laos by land and enter Thailand by air or vice versa for your visa application. The twice-per-year limitation applies only to visa exempt entries; if you have a visa, this restriction does not affect your travel method.

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Steve *******

You can exit by land or air. You can enter with a VISA by land or air.

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@Steve ******

would you mind if I ask how about entering Laos? We entered Laos with visa exempt twice already during our boder bounces. . Does Laos have limit for entering by land with visa exempt? We need to go there to apply for our visa.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Pam ****************

do you get visa exempt for entering Laos?

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Pam ****************

i dont know about visa exempt for Laos or if there is a limit. You can always apply for a visa on arrival if your passport allows it

2 years ago

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Steve *******

Brandon ************

How you leave Thailand doesn't matter.

The limit to entering 2 times per year is ONLY for visa exempt entries. If you have a visa then that limit is not applicable

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@Brandon ***********

would you mind if I ask how about entering Laos? We entered Laos with visa exempt twice already during our border bounces. . Does Laos have limit for entering by land with visa exempt? We need to go there to apply for our visa.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Pam ****************

i don't know anything about Laos rules.

2 years ago

Pam *****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

ok. Thank you very much for the patience 🙏

God bless you 🙏❤️

2 years ago

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Pam *****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you very much 🙏

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d 🙏🙏 God bless you 🙏

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@Brandon ***********

oh ❤️

That means we can travel out, and back by land after we get out visa? I just want to make sure. 🙏sorry for asking 🙏

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Pam ****************

yes

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@Brandon ***********

aren't we going to have any problems with Lao immigration if we enter by land for the 3rd time?

2 years ago

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

@Pam ****************

No the restrictions are regarding visa exemption and even if you have an excessive travel history and been denied at an airport with a tourist visa, you’ll most certainly will manage to enter by land with a valid tourist visa anyway. (Unless you use the Poipet border).

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@Brandon ***********

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

yes, we are on visa exempt, did border bounces using Thai-Lao-Thai border twice already and most probably will have to use the extension for our second border bounce that we last did (I am sorry I forgot to include this info) 🙏

So in this case, after 2 border bounces (visa exempt for both Thailand and Laos bec of Philippine passports), we can only enter Laos by air, and can enter thailand by land after getting our new Thai visa? 🙏

2 years ago

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

@Pam ****************

Ok, you can’t do another border run by road to get a third visa exemption now, but you can leave by road/air and enter on a third visa exemption by air OR do a visa run to the embassy in Vientiane or the consulate in Savannakhet, get a tourist visa and enter by road OR air.

Be aware of that both require online appointment now and I know people have been struggling with getting a suitable appointment.

In Laos you’ll get another visa on arrival.

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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

our visa application was sent to thai embassy vientiane specifically.

2 years ago

John **********

@Pam ****************

don't you have to apply in person for a visa at Vientiane?

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@John *********

yes we will apply in person. That's why we are going there. 🙏

2 years ago

John **********

@Pam ****************

be aware that you need an appointment for Vientiane

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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@John *********

thank you 🙏 God bless 🙏❤️

2 years ago

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

@Pam ****************

Ok good, so it up to you if you want to enter Thailand again by road or air. Good luck.😉

2 years ago

Pam *****************

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

2 years ago

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

@Pam ****************

Don’t know if there’s any restrictions regarding 30 days visa exemption for Philippine and Thai citizens entering Lao, but you could apply for a tourist visa first. I guess you haven’t spent long time in total inside Laos on your border runs so my guess is that you’ll be fine, but can’t guarantee anything. Fee is $50

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2 years ago

Pam *****************

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

thank you very much ❤️🙏

God bless 🙏🙏🙏

2 years ago

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Pam *****************

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