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Is a border run to Laos the easiest option after my education visa expires in March, given the recent changes for applying for a tourist visa?

ED Visa Tourist Visa Visa Run Border Run Chiang Mai Laos

Jan 20, 2023

3 years ago

Miri *****

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My 1 year ed visa runs out in March. Would a boarder run be sufficient? I have heard someone can't apply to tourist visa after they had 6 months ed visa because their embassy said they can't apply to tourist visa if they were previously here more than 90 days, seems like a new thing. I have never done boarder run. What is the least hassle free and easiest from Chiang Mai?

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The user is inquiring whether a border run will suffice after their education visa (ED visa) expires in March, expressing concern about new restrictions on applying for a tourist visa following an extended stay. Comments suggest that a border run to Laos is considered an easy and hassle-free option, with indications that Laos is typically lenient about previous visa history.

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

Do a border run to Laos. They're usually the easiest place to do it and don't care what your past history is.

3 years ago

Miri *****

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

thanks do you know how to do that? Is there an organised group etc?

3 years ago

Steve ********

@Miri ****

Try this one. And if you're getting another ED visa, ask your teacher to focus on the spelling of "border" 😆

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3 years ago

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

@Miri ****

I don't know that. Just know it's the best option and probably the closest option since you're in Chiang Mai

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