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Is there a minimum time I need to spend in Laos for a visa run from Thailand?

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Jun 28, 2022

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Aliciaa *******

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Hey just after some advice from someone who has done a visa run from Thailand to Laos recently. Is there a minimum amount i time I need to spend in Laos once I’m there or can I simply just turn around once I have had my passport stamped and come back to Thailand? Thanks in advance !

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The user is seeking advice about visa runs from Thailand to Laos, specifically inquiring whether there is a minimum time required to stay in Laos before returning to Thailand after a passport stamp. Comments suggest that instead of a quick turnaround, it might be better to enjoy a longer stay in Laos while securing a proper visa.

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Miguel *************

Why not go to Laos, enjoy it for a week or two while you get a proper visa and then come back with permission to stay longer?

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because people want quick and low cost solution

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Miguel *************

sure, it was just a suggestion. Personally, I’m thinking about going to Penang for the visa. It’s a beautiful island not too far from where I will be in Thailand.

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