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Is it normal to receive a 90-day tourist visa instead of the expected 60 days when applying in Laos?

Shane *******
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Just picked up my shiny new visa in Laos, nice surprise its the full 90 days not the 60 (tourist visa) which I applied for, is that normal? I would of extended it anyway but this saves me the hassle and fee.

First time doing it in Laos couldn't of been easier, get there early by 8 am queued for 45 mins, pickup next day in 15 mins
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The user shared their experience of obtaining a tourist visa in Laos, receiving a 90-day visa instead of the 60 days they initially applied for. They described the process as smooth, noting that they queued for 45 minutes and picked up the visa in just 15 minutes the next day. In the comments, one user clarified that a single-entry tourist visa is valid for 90 days, but upon entry, travelers typically receive a 60-day stamp.
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Thomas ********************
Thomas ********************
Vientianne? Good to know it was a smooth experience.
Tod *********
Tod *********
You are confusing TWO separate things.

A single entry tourist visa is VALID for 90 days <- meaning you have that long to ENTER the country.

BUT

When you do enter the country you will be stamped in for 60 days on a tourist visa.;)
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Sha***
correct (y) you'll get stamped in for 60 days AND if you want to you can go to the immigration office and get a 30 day extension for 1900baht.
Shane *******
Shane *******
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Ahh that makes more sense, so after clearing immigration on my way back in the stamp will give me 60 days

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