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What are the best options for traveling to Laos and back to Thailand, and what are the visa requirements for a French citizen?

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Apr 29, 2024

2 years ago

Rumi ******************

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Hello everyone, I'm looking for information to go to Laos and coming back in Thailand. What is best? How long is it ok to stay not to have problem at the border? Bus or Train is better? How much is the visa in Laos ? (French citizen)

Thanks for your reply

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This discussion covers travel options for a French citizen planning a trip to Laos and returning to Thailand. Key points include advice on obtaining a visa, with recommendations for applying for a 60-day tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, costing around 1000 THB. It also explores transportation methods, suggesting a bus between Nong Khai and Vientiane, and highlights the scenic beauty of Luang Prabang as a worthwhile destination.

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Jo **********

Fly to Luang Prabang it’s very beautiful take 2-3 days to see. Better than to just cross border.

2 years ago

Rumi ******************

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@Jo *********

We have to go out from the county at different time, so he is not going to holiday 😊

2 years ago

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Rumi ******************

Jan ******************

@Rumi *****************

regarding your additional comments.

Tourist visa in Vientiane is 1000 thb, and since you’ve done this yourself you should know.

There’s a bus available from Nong Khai to Vientiane.

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2 years ago

Rumi ******************

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@Jan *****************

I was asking how much is the Laos Visa? With plane were 80$. With bus is it the same price?

2 years ago

Rumi ******************

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Thank you a lot 🙏🙏🙏

2 years ago

Jan ******************

@Rumi *****************

Visa into Laos is by road is approximately $35. And he doesn’t need to sleep there. This is how border runs are done. If he doesn’t have any previous history travelling in and out of Thailand this should be fine.

As said, if you just want the new 30 days exemption, it’s very convenient to use a Land border transport company. There are several in the tourist spots and in Bangkok. They are very experienced and it’s done just in some hours every day at 3- 3500 thb including everything.

2 years ago

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Jan ******************

You’re from Bulgaria and you’re only entitled to 15 days visa on arrival, which means you’ll need to arrive by an international airport. How long you’ll need to be away for to apply for another VOA, it’s not easy to say. But if you plan to take a trip to Laos, it could be a better option for you to book an appointment online before you leave and apply for a 60 days tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. Normally done in two-three days.

2 years ago

Rumi ******************

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@Jan *****************

We are talking about my boyfriend. He is French.

I’ve done this in Laos for me. It’s was okay

2 years ago

Jan ******************

@Rumi *****************

Ok, with a French passport he’s entitled to a 30 days visa exemption at any border into Thailand. The general rule are two entries by land in a calendar year and some more by airports. Is no specific amount of time you’ll need to be out of country to get another or a new visa exemption. Normally you just stamp out of Thailand, into a nearby country and return. If he don’t have any previous history travelling in and out of Thailand, this should be no issues. If you just want the new 30 days exemption and don’t have any plans for a trip outside Thailand anyway, I’ll recommend to just use a land border transport company where you stay. It’s normally just done in some hours within one day and it’s not expensive.

2 years ago

Ken ***********

@Rumi *****************

if you have done a border run to Laos before, it will be exactly the same for a French passport holder.

2 years ago

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Ken ***********

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