What Are the Latest Updates on Leaving Thailand and Reentering Over the Friendship Bridge?

Non-O Visa Visa On Arrival Laos Immigration

Mar 18, 2020

5 years ago

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Hi everyone. I have a multiple entry non O Visa based on marriage from Savannakhet expires in July 2020

Usual thing 90 days nearly up.

My plan is to go to Laos for the weekend.

What is the latest news for leaving Thailand and then reentering over the friendship bridge.

Any news on Laos visa on arrival ( sorry off topic).

Do I need any medical certificates totally savvy with the usual stuff required.

Thanks.

Keep healthy.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses a person's intent to leave Thailand for a weekend trip to Laos with a Non-O visa based on marriage. They seek updates on leaving Thailand and reentering via the Friendship Bridge, particularly regarding the current status of Laos visas on arrival. Comments provide insights about the suspension of the Visa On Arrival process in Laos, requiring travelers to secure a visa before arrival, either through a consulate or e-visa. Users also note that major borders are functioning normally, and some offer updates and advice for immediate travel.

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Tod *********

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5 years ago

Kenny *******

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@Tod ********

thanks a million guys as always great help and advice.

5 years ago

Henry *********

@Tod ********

I fear this may be off topic, but my British 5 year old son is flying from Bangkok to Pakse tomorrow and was going to get a Lao VOA at Pakse Airport. He will be with his Lao mother. I'm hoping they will let him in!

5 years ago

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Henry *********

It's worth noting that the Lao e-visa can take up to 5 days to process.

5 years ago

Tod *********

If you read the news link posted it says they suspended the Visa On Arrival process <- meaning you have to BUY a visa to Lao before you go to the border to get in

You can do that at the Lao consulate OR via the new evisa Lao program here;

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5 years ago

Bobby ********

The problem it seems is the issuing of VOAs, which you need to border bounce at a Laos border

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5 years ago

Natasara **********

Isn't it still possible to get a Laos visa at the embassy in Bangkok?

5 years ago

Kenny *******

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@Bobby *******