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Can you change passports when crossing the land border from Thailand to Laos for a short stay?

Dual Citizenship Visa Rules Thailand Laos Border Crossing Passport Regulations

Einat *******

asked Mar 20, 2024

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Hello, anyone here with dual citizenship who changed passports while crossing the land border between Thailand to Laos?  I know you cannot change passports in a "border run". My question reffers to an actual entry to stay in Laos for few days- while I apply for a Visa in the Thai Embassy in Laos. 

Thank you for sharing from *real experience*, particularly if its the friendship bridge crossing next to Nong Khai that you went through.

Answer summary

The discussion highlights that changing passports at a land border between Thailand and Laos is not allowed. Users emphasize that one must enter Laos on the same passport that has the exit stamp from Thailand. Therefore, if a person wishes to change passports, it cannot be done through a border run, and the recommendation is to use air travel to change passports instead.

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

Cannot

3 years ago

John ********

Are you saying exit Thailand and enter Laos on Passport A and then enter Thailand on passport B?

3 years ago

Einat *******

@John *******

I mean exit Thailand on passport A and entering Laos on Passport B.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Einat ******

Cant be done. You need the exit stamp from Thailand in the same passport you enter Laos on.

3 years ago

Allan ********

Curious why you would want to?

3 years ago

Einat *******

@Allan *******

because the visa request (which is the reason I do the journey for) need to be submitted with the passport that has entrance stamp to Laos.

3 years ago

Michael ********

Land borders cannot. I used to fly to KL or Singapore to change passports

3 years ago

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

You CANNOT change passports at a land border. This is the reason you cannot change passports on a border bounce, because you can't change passports at a land border. You must enter the other country with the same passport that has the exit stamp from the country you just left.

3 years ago

Einat *******

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

its not necessarily the case. I did already a "border run" or "border bounce" as you call it, and its a special situation of border crossing. I still hope to get other responses!

3 years ago

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

@Einat ******

The rules are pretty clear. When you exit you get a stamp in your passport. You must use that same passport to enter the next country. Same thing when you return.

3 years ago

Einat *******

hhmm...Its a pity...!

3 years ago