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What are the requirements for border bouncing from Chiang Khong to Laos on an O/A Retirement extension without a re-entry permit?
I am in Chiang Mai ... I want to border bounce at Chiang Khong, entering Lao on my O/A Retirement extension with no re-entry permit .. returning to Thailand with a 30 or 45 day exemption or whatever is easiest ... are there any proofs of onward travel, proof of accomodation or proof of funds required returning to Thailand? ... I am planning on shared transportation or a VIP bus ... def. not a van ... any recommendations welcome ... thanks
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If you're planning to border bounce from Chiang Khong to Laos on an O/A Retirement visa without a re-entry permit, it seems that the primary requirement is proof of accommodation. Many travelers have reported that Thai Immigration Officers are primarily interested in where you will be staying when you re-enter Thailand. Additional proofs, such as onward travel, proof of funds (around 20,000 baht), and accommodation booking, have been mentioned but appear not to be strictly enforced, based on various personal experiences at the border.
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said, that Chiang Khong border wants proof of where you're staying. Other than that you're fine bouncing out and back at that crossingStephen *********
I was asked for accomodation proof only. Very quiet not busy.
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Unlikely to be asked by Thai Immigration Officers for anything other than your passport.
Have your address... And be prepared IF asked what you are planning to do?
If you are going to get a New Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired, no problem.
IF this is the ending of your FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE of the OA visa...
Why not just just get the required health insurance and bounce out before the end date of the OA visa and reenter... Getting you a second year of stay ...
Have your address... And be prepared IF asked what you are planning to do?
If you are going to get a New Non O Visa as retiree and the One year extension of stay as retired, no problem.
IF this is the ending of your FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE of the OA visa...
Why not just just get the required health insurance and bounce out before the end date of the OA visa and reenter... Getting you a second year of stay ...
John **********
If you are coming in visa exempt you really should have the basic requirements. 20k baht or equivalent in cash, a ticket out and accomodation booked
Stephen *********
@John *********
I had all that. They only asked for accomodation booking. Very simple crossing.
John ********
@Stephen ********
me too. Accommodation all they checkedActivity
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