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Do I need to get a new visa at the Thai consulate if I return from Laos after a short trip?
Thailand VisaVisa RunThai Immigration30-Day VisaVisa RequirementsBorder CrossingThailand ConsulateNong Khai Crossing
Jan 31, 2024
2 years ago
Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all I am in Laos for 7 days I will be coming back to Thailand after 7 days when I left Thailand one of the guys said I had to go to the Thai consulate before I come back into Thailand to get a new Visa I only want a 30 day Visa back. Is this true? I am confused by this and I don’t read and write good as I am d dyslexic, I am from the UK 
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking clarification on whether they need to visit the Thai consulate to obtain a new visa before returning to Thailand from Laos after a week. They specify wanting just a 30-day visa and are confused due to communication with an individual who suggested the consulate visit. Other users reassure that generally, crossing back into Thailand should not pose an issue, especially if it is the user's first border run. They mention that filling out an arrival card and ensuring one has a pen handy are necessary steps, while experiences shared indicate no additional costs for re-entry if proper procedures are followed.
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Chris ******
Crossed yesterday at nong khai after 3 days in Laos no problem at all have a pen handy to fill out that stupid arrival card
Christopher *************
I guess doing it that you don't have to register at immigration or do you?
Chris ******
@Christopher ************
I crossed over got stamped out of Thailand stamped in Laos stayed 3 days same coming back never went to no immigration to register I think you might be meaning crossing over then returning same day then you go immigrationTyson ********
@Chris *****
I just got into Laos today and was charged 1800 baht for a visa and photo, ive heard i might have to pay another 1000 baht if i want to reenter Thailand, can you confirm?Chris ******
@Tyson *******
I never paid on return after 3 days only 10 bath but pen fill in cardChristopher *************
You got a card to fill in, probably the sam cards that you used to get on flights. No landing cards so one has to register at immigration. That has been on the books for years but it seems most people just forgot about it?
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Nigel **************
@Chris *****
yep a blue pen 😅😅Chris ******
@Nigel *************
10 BAHT to buy if not have 🤣Nigel **************
@Chris *****
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I have loads nowReply to
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Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris *****
okay thank you I do appreciate what you saidChris ******
@Martin *********
and the qué took a while to get stamped in to Thailand was there near an hourReply to
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Nigel **************
If you cross at Nong Khai u should have no problem. Probably the easiest land border crossing of them all
Niklas ***********
It should not be any problem to just cross the border back to Thailand and get 30 new days.
Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Niklas **********
thank youReply to
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Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERNo, this is my first time on a border run I have always entered Thailand by plane
Stuart *********
That will depend on your previous entry history. If extensive then an immigration officer can refuse you entry.
Bart **************
@Stuart ********
embassy can refuse visa also. Coming by air, going for the visa could be the safer approach, but at land borders you don't lose much being denied entry.Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
no this is my first time on the border run. I only did this to get an extra 30 days as I leave Thailand again on the 5th of March and if I went and got an extension, it would not be long enough as I would’ve been in Thailand for 65 days so that’s why I went to Lou to get the extra 30 days back EnglandStuart *********
@Martin *********
Then there was probably no reason for the comment. However entry is at the discretion of the immigration officer so no one can state with any certainty what they would say.Reply to
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Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERA American guy who was doing a Visa run to get a new Visa 
Graham ******
@Martin *********
So in his case he did indeed need to go to the Embassy because that is how you get a new Visa. If you don't require a Visa and qualify for Visa Exempt you just return from Laos and get stamped back in for 30 days.Reply to
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Brandon ************
Who is "one of the guys?"
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