Do I need a re-entry permit and a visa for Laos if I drive my wife and friends to the border?

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Jan 7, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

hi so my wife came home and has volunteered me to drive some friends to border at thali (not sure spelling correct)they are going to Laos, she asked me if i want to go, now i am on my non o /retirement extension, I am aware that i would most likely have to do a re-entry permit or loose that. would i also have to do a visa at Laos. Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual needs a re-entry permit for their NON-O retirement extension before leaving Thailand and will also require a visa to enter Laos, which can typically be obtained at the border. Several commenters confirmed these requirements and provided details about costs and the process for crossing into Laos.

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Adrian ******

Costly for

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a day I got caught on that early days in my relationship. They wanted to go just to get a stamp in there passport cost them 100baht & me 1500baht for 20 minutes & I had to go through different entry so had no one with me until other side

2 years ago

Paul *******

Tha Li/Ban Nakraseng / Kengthao border crossing offers visa on arrival on the Lao side. So no problem.

if you return to Thailand within this month, proof of vaccination may be required. No idea what the rules will be next month.

2 years ago

Rob ********

No idea on visa stuff but years ago went via knog Koh ,hit visa , walked over , then went up north , back down week later , didn’t have any problems , but that was pre covid ! I seriously cannot see you getting any hassle

2 years ago

Stephen *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

thanks guys i thought as much but always good to ask i feel.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Stephen ******

Re-entry permit and Laos visa.

2 years ago

Mark *********

@Stephen ******

Also reentry stamp to Thailand before you go is 1000 baht

2 years ago

Stephen *******

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@Mark ********

not really worth it for a half day trip i feel

2 years ago

Mark *********

@Stephen ******

Up to you if you have to plese the missus.

2 years ago

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Mark *********

Brad ******

You need a visa to enter Loas 1800 baht i went on Monday visa on arrival easy

2 years ago

Kool *******

You need a re-entry permit, and you would also need a Laos visa to enter Laos, that you can get at the border.

2 years ago

Graham ******

I have a UK passport and I would need a Laos Visa on Arrival to enter. You are aware that your car needs a passport to leave and re-enter Thailand aren't you?

2 years ago

Stephen *******

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@Graham *****

yea i wouldn't be taking the car over.

2 years ago

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Stephen *******

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