What are the rules for visa exempt entry via land in Thailand for US Passport holders?

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Nov 19, 2024

2 days ago

Imran *********

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Hi 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.

Brunt *******

No harm for trying 😂

2 days ago

Thaimer ******

🤦‍♀️

2 days ago

Todd *********

60 days

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

Timothy ****************

@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 fee

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Imran *********

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@Brandon ***********

near Chiangmai / Chiangrai

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Imran *********

David ********

Yes

2 days ago

Steven *******

My bad

2 days ago

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 picture

2 days ago

Roy *********

@Nongnuch *******

We did it same day at Nong Khai/Vientiane, no problems

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

@Roy ********

good to know

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Imran *********

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@Nongnuch *******

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 true

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

@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 things

2 days ago

Imran *********

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@Nongnuch *******

thanks

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Imran *********

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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