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Can my friend extend his stay in Thailand with a border run after tourist visa and extension?
Hi all, I want to confirm if I'm right to advise a Danish friend of mine
He arrived with tourist visa 60 days and already did a 30 day extension.
Now he want to stay another 1 to 2 months.
He was advised to go to the Thai consulate in Vientiane to get a new visa, but I think he will be okay with just a border run and get stamped in on a 60 days visa exception.
Am I right?
I heard about this new thing about have to stay out some days, will this apply in this case?
He arrived with tourist visa 60 days and already did a 30 day extension.
Now he want to stay another 1 to 2 months.
He was advised to go to the Thai consulate in Vientiane to get a new visa, but I think he will be okay with just a border run and get stamped in on a 60 days visa exception.
Am I right?
I heard about this new thing about have to stay out some days, will this apply in this case?
Answer summary
A user is seeking confirmation on the options available for a Danish friend who entered Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, extended by 30 days, and wishes to stay for an additional 1 to 2 months. Although initially advised to visit the Thai consulate in Vientiane for a new visa, the user suggests that a border run may suffice to obtain a new 60-day visa exemption stamp. The discussion highlights the implications of recent regulations regarding the duration of stay outside Thailand before re-entry.
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Bent *************
You Are right!
Roy *********
OPI meant thai consulate in Vientiane, updated the post.
Would he need to stay in Laos a few days?
Would he need to stay in Laos a few days?
Ning ******
@Roy ********
Dont think so 🙂Roy *********
OP@Ning *****
I didn't think so either but remember I saw something about that 🤔Roy *********
OP@Brandon ***********
Ahh okay thanksBrandon ************
@Roy ********
that's only at 2 Laos borders currently. Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong. But no reports of having to stay in Laos from the border at Nong Khai.Ning ******
@Roy ********
if you are going from bkk to nong khai, should be ok.Brandon ************
There is no Thai consulate for your friend to go to. There wouldn't be a Thai consulate inside of Thailand, that makes no sense.
If your friend has already gotten the 30 day extension then they are out of options. The only thing they can do is leave Thailand. If they return without a visa then they will receive a new 60-day visa exempt stamp.
If your friend has already gotten the 30 day extension then they are out of options. The only thing they can do is leave Thailand. If they return without a visa then they will receive a new 60-day visa exempt stamp.
Jo **********
@Brandon ***********
Vientiane is not in ThailandBrandon ************
@Jo *********
the post was editedJo **********
@Brandon ***********
ahh ok ✅Activity
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