Is There a Minimum Wait Time After Exiting to Obtain a Visa Exemption When Leaving Thailand Through Savannakhet?

Visa Exemption Non-B Visa Thailand Immigration

March 18, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

When leaving Thailand on a non-b, at Savannkhet, with the intent to return with a visa exemption, is there a minimum time to wait after passing through the Laos border to return back to Thailand? I had a friend a few months ago say he just went and drank a coffee and came back. Is that safe? Risk of being denied visa exemption if returning too soon?

I've only used one visa exemption and that was 3 years ago. The rest of my time in Thailand had been a non-b.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the necessary wait time after exiting Thailand to apply for a visa exemption upon re-entry via the Laos border at Savannakhet. They heard conflicting advice about returning too soon after passing through the border. Community members shared their experiences, indicating that there is no strict time limit for staying in Laos, with one mentioning a very quick turnaround. The discussion raises concerns about the risk of being denied the visa exemption if returning too quickly.

Austin *********

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I'm considering applying for my non-o, which should be approved but if not, return immediately for my visa exemption

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Not risk waiting for any changes in Thailand and just head back in on a visa exemption immediately as to not risk it.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

A Non-O for what?

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Benjamin ******

Austin *********

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Thanks, guys!

5 years ago

Bobby ********

I've only used the Chong Mek border which is walk in-walk out. The longest bit was waiting 10 mins to get the Laos visa put in my passport

5 years ago

Robert *******

There is no time limit to stay in Laos, I went direct to stamp out yesterday, stayed less then 1 minute but waited 40 minutes on the bus to go back over the bridge to Thailand.

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