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What are the rules for visa exempt entry via land in Thailand for US Passport holders?
Thailand visa rulesVisa exempt entryUS passportThailand border crossingVisa durationLaos visa on arrivalChiang KhongVisa runs
Nov 19, 2024
a year ago
Imran *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys Anyone have done visa exempt entry via land in Thailand on US Passport? 60 days or 7 days
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For U.S. passport holders, entering Thailand by land can grant a visa exempt entry allowing a stay of 60 days. However, if attempting a same-day return, travelers may need to spend at least one night in Laos before re-entering Thailand, as indicated by several community members. Additionally, it is crucial to purchase a Laos visa on arrival, which costs around 2000 THB or 35-40 USD. It's important to note that travelers have reported mixed experiences, so one should verify the most current regulations before proceeding.
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60 days
Brandon ************
I don't know where bridge number 4 is, but if you are referencing either Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong, then you must spend at least 1 night inside Laos before you return back to Thailand if you do not have a visa
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@Brandon ***********
we caught a bus from Chiang Rai and went to Chiang Khong it was easy changed baht to US cost $40 then at boarder there is a $20 baht service feeImran *********
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near Chiangmai / ChiangraiReply to
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David ********
Yes
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Nongnuch ********
@Imran ********
on a U.S. passport you will get a 60-days stay permit stamped on a visa-exempt entry. No visa and definitely no visa-on-arrival. . . . . . However if you can do this on the same day, is unclear. Some travellers have reported that you will need to stay in Laos for 2 nights before you are allowed to exit. . . . . . and don't forget, you will need to buy a Laos visa-on-arrival when entering Laos. The fee is 2000.- THB or 35-40 U.S. Dollar (crisp & clean banknotes) and you will need one passport pictureRoy *********
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We did it same day at Nong Khai/Vientiane, no problemsNongnuch ********
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Imran *********
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thanks I got E visa for Laos but some friends Saying by land u can Thailand back but just for 7 days ? It’s that trueNongnuch ********
@Imran ********
well, if you have a U.S. passport, you will get stamped into Thailand for another 60-days stay permit. The two visa-exempt entries are definitely possible for two times in a row. The 7 days your fiend mentioned, is an extension refusal being issued INSIDE Thailand, not at the border. After so-and-so many days inside Thailand, when an Immigration officer thinks you have misused the touristic entries for a longstay, he will refuse to issue another extension, and stamp you "application denied, you have 7 days to leave the kingdom". Your friend simply confused two different thingsImran *********
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Xjwhudkwhry ********
if you mean border run then no, you can't get any visa, you can get a visa exempt, if they'll give it to you of course, which isn't granted, especially, if you try to cross back on the same day.
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