Answered4 years ago

What are the visa implications for re-entering Thailand from Laos by land versus air?

Visa Rules Thailand Visa Exemption Visa Runs Travel to Laos Family Visa COVID Extensions

Chris *****

asked Nov 8, 2022

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Hi 😉

I would like to know if i go by Land (Bus...) To Laos , if when i will back thailand i will have a 30 days visa exemption , or same before only 14 days .

Or if its better that i go out by flight .

And ...what country is thr best for a go out /in trip 

I dont want to ho back Europe now and will enjoy stay for Christmas période with my son hère in thailand .

Any advice is welcome !

Thanks for all

Answer summary

The user inquires whether traveling to Laos by land will affect their visa exemption duration upon re-entry to Thailand, asking for opinions on the best mode of travel to exit and return. Comments suggest that as a French national, they might receive a 45-day visa exemption regardless of whether they enter by land or air. There's also discussion about potential complications due to previous COVID-related visa extensions and a suggestion to consider using a visa-run service or checking with immigration regarding family visa options.

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Claudia **************

as I heard you don't get 45 days the second time..

On arrival 45 days plus 30 days

4 years ago

Chris *****

@Claudia *************

right if i do a bounce out .

But actualy i am sacring because i have a lot of covid evtensions.

Maybe immigration dont will let me go in thailand , as they are sometimes supsicious ...

4 years ago

Claudia **************

@Chris ****

guess it depends on the officer.

that's what I heard.

4 years ago

Chris *****

Ok guys seems like have an issue with familly visa .

An agent Napat Lilly purpose me also an Ed visa , then have two solutions .

Thnaks a lot all for your reply , i will Côme back hère with thé final issue

4 years ago

Mike *******

Have you been to immigration and asked if you can use 60day thai family extension? You are allowed once per visit i believe but not sure if can have following a covid extension

4 years ago

Chris *****

@Mike ******

ok i will Ask them .

Last visite to immigration they told me i have to go out thailand .

But maybe will go with my wife , she will understand better 😉

4 years ago

Stuart *********

As a French national you’d currently get 45 days on entry whether by land or air.

With a history of covid extensions it’s almost certainly going to be better if you use a “visa-run” service rather than trying to do it yourself. However the Laos border crossings appear to be the best option if not.

4 years ago

Chris *****

@Stuart ********

History of covid extension that what i scare...

Ok thanks for the advice Land/air

Can you tell me what is a visa run service rather ?

Thanks for this reply its highly appreciated

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Chris ****

you’d probably be best to ask in a local group based around that area. Maybe Udon Thani or Mukdahan or similar

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Chris ****

Facebook groups. Search for the area or else try “Expats in xxxxxxx”

4 years ago

Chris *****

@Stuart ********

ok i will try to find a group ...i live 300 km North bangkok.

I never eard about thèses kind of groups...

4 years ago

Stuart *********

What is your passport country?

4 years ago

Chris *****

@Stuart ********

thanks ,sorry 😉 french passeport .

Actualy under last covid extension .

I have a 5yo son here in thailand , and gf (10years ) but not marry .

Not enauf money to show in thaï Bank ( i work e-buiseness )

Basicaly i have to left thailand before 28 november .

4 years ago