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What are the current rules and considerations for visa runs from Chiang Mai to Laos?

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February 3, 2023
2 years ago
Tim *********
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Hey guys!

We want to make a visa run from Chiang Mai to Laos on the 6th of February (upcoming Monday). We will hire a private van through the company 'Chiang Mai Visa Run'. It's a two-way trip, 4 people max and the total price for the van will be 6000 THB (divided by the number of people joining). Pick up 6.30am in Chiang Mai and drop of approximately 12 hours later in Chiang Mai again.

!We have 1 spot left!

Hit me up on +31 6 34697040 if you want to join us.

Much love,

Tim
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Tim is organizing a visa run from Chiang Mai to Laos on February 6th, utilizing a private van service. He mentions the cost and logistics, noting that one spot is available for additional participants. Comments from the community raise questions about the nature of the trip—whether it qualifies as a visa run or a border bounce—and inquire about the current validity of visa runs and any limitations on frequency.
Kiko ***********
Is there a limit of times it can be done?
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Graham ******
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 For Visa Exempt entries just 2 in a calendar year
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Graham ******
Yes, land entries as per the OP's query
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Marc ********
@Graham *****
 per land not air
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Qing *******
Are visa runs still possible now?
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Graham ******
@Qing ******
 Only Myanmar land borders are still closed
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Graham ******
Be clear, are you doing a Visa Run or a border bounce (I suspect the latter)?
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Rob *******
@Graham *****
 What’s the diffrence ? (Not being rude) just courious
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Marc ********
@Rob ******
 Border bounce just exit and enter thailand same day.

Visa run go to thai embassy in neighbouring country and apply for visa
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 ok thanks
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Tim *********
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The latter!
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