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Should I apply for a SE stamp in Chiang Mai before my trip to Laos or at the border when returning?

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I am a resident in Chiang Mai and currently hold an O visa, which allows for a single entry. Will be taking a holiday in Lao, exiting Thailand by land near Nan, and returning at the same crossing. Which would be more convenient (time): applying for a SE stamp at Chiang Mai IMO before the trip, or when returning from Lao to the Thai border? Has anyone experienced this at land crossings? Thank you.

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The user, holding a single-entry O visa in Chiang Mai, seeks advice on whether to obtain a re-entry permit (SE stamp) before their trip to Laos or at the border upon returning. Comments suggest that re-entry permits are not available at land crossings, necessitating a visit to immigration in advance. Additionally, there's concern about Lao visa availability at the Huai Kon crossing.

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and the online service for Lao visas excludes Huai Kon.

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You are going to exit Thailand in Nan province at Huai Kon? As far as I know there is no Lao Visa on Arrivale available there. So unless you belong to the few nationalities that not need a visa for Laos you will have a problem entering Laos there.

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Land borders do not sell re-entry permits, so you will have to pop along to immigration and purchase one.

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