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How many nights do you need to stay in Laos to get an entry stamp back into Thailand?
How many nights do you have to stay in Laos to be able to get entry stamp back into Thailand
Answer summary
There is no strict time requirement for how long one must stay in Laos to obtain an entry stamp back into Thailand. Responses from the community suggest that travelers can stay anywhere from just a few minutes to a couple of nights. Those with a visa may be able to re-enter Thailand immediately, whilst those without a visa might be advised to stay one or two nights. Factors like individual travel history and specific border policies may influence the outcome at immigration.
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Brad **********
May aswell do a night or two
Giorgio ******
at chiang khong you have to stay 2 nights on the other side im Ouaix xai .
bring books .
bring books .
Bernard **********
Border run walk in walk out
Roy *********
There are reports that some are denied entry if not staying in Laos a night or two
Doug ********
I did two nights first time as never been laos....second time off the bus into laos..in the bus back with in one hour....last time 4 nights as waiting for non O retirement 90 day visa to be issued..could have done in three nights but forgot thai embassy closed for holiday in the day after I arrived lol
Stephen **********
5min. Many people come up to load on a land crossing and just cross the border to get the stamp and come right back.
Wannikea *********
Depends on your recent Thai visa/exempt/extension history.
Brandon ************
Do you have a visa or not? With a visa, no time at all. If you don't have a visa then you'll need to stay 1 or 2 nights at most borders.
Giorgio ******
@Brandon ***********
2 nights fot Chiang Kong Immigration
Steve *******
There is no time limit for staying outside of the country. If you get let back in depends on the immigration officer at the border and your travel history.
Jervis ***************
Ask your agency. Asking here some people gave a bad Comments
Reed **********
Untrue
Jeremy ********
@Jervis **************
yes everyone has to use an agency to make a border run Thailand new name should be Thaigency
Braulio *********
@Jervis **************
So very trueJeremy ********
You can stay a couple of hours
Or the entire 30 days on the visa you paid for
It’s whatever makes you happy
Life is short be happy
Or the entire 30 days on the visa you paid for
It’s whatever makes you happy
Life is short be happy
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