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What do I need to know about doing a border run to renew my 180-day visa in Thailand?

Border Run Thailand Visa 180-Day Visa Visa Renewal Process Immigration Procedures e-Visa Entry Requirements Visa Exemptions Visa Types

Mar 4, 2025

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

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How’s it been going for those choosing a border run to renew the 180 days? Anything I should know? The time is approaching and with it being such a new Visa I’m not finding much helpful info online. I’ve heard rumors of complications like needing to pay, needing to show paperwork, or needing to stay out of the country for several days before re-entry.

Thanks for the help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Several recent experiences regarding border runs for renewing the 180-day visa in Thailand suggest that the process is relatively straightforward. Users reported easy entries back into Thailand with minimal requirements, primarily the e-visa QR code and any necessary stamps. Some travelers mentioned specific borders, like those from Laos or Cambodia, and advised avoiding the Poipet border crossing due to complications. Overall, it seems that as long as the proper visa and documentation are maintained, re-entry should not pose significant issues.

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Mike *****

If I am not mistaken, if you have a proper visa for long term stay and need to just leave Thailand at the end of each 180 day stay limit, you should mot face any issues coming back in. Just make sure all your stamps are in place, the original visa issued is in your phone or a print out is on hand, then should mot have any issues. It is not like the visa runs of the old days where you try to come back with a new visa exempt stamp. You can stay for the length of your visa but it has to be up to 180 days each time.

5 days ago

James ********

There's several VERY good options shared in this Post... BUT whatever you do, AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING. IT'S PROBLEMS FOR FOREIGNERS, regardless of what Thai Visa you hold.

6 days ago

Toni *******

@James *******

i have many friends who have lived here for tens of years, telling me the same. And its not only for border runs, but also if you want to actually go to cambodia by car. Also said to be very busy border

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Tim *******

Just did a one day trip to Penang ! Was cheaper then what a agent wanted to do a boarder run! No issues or questions asked on arrival back in thailand

6 days ago

Toni *******

I drove to ban pakkad border and walked to cambodia for 1minute. About a week ago, no questions asked

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

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So helpful, thank you!

6 days ago

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Garrett ********

Just returned from Chiang Khong to Huay Xai (Laos) border run as my initial 180-day DTV entry was set to expire. Paid 25 baht for bus across the border, 2000 baht for Laos entry/exit stamps, 25 baht for bus back and got 180-day entry stamp upon return. No questions asked, no documents needed. Hopefully it will stay this simple!

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Garrett *******

Thank you for sharing your experience!

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Wannikea *********

Don't buy into the fear

6 days ago

Anonymous *************

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No fear, just looking for info I don't have!

6 days ago

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Steve *******

There are dozens of post and comments in this groups about people who have done it without any issues or questions asked.

You just leave and come back, all you need is your e-visa QR code.

6 days ago

Susannah ********

@Steve ******

The QR code on my visa print out doesn’t connect to a webpage, the browser just says “error”. I’m hoping this won’t be an issue! 😱😆

6 days ago

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@Susannah *******

did you think the Thai government would allow you into their private government database?

5 days ago

Susannah ********

Anonymous participant 708 Wasn't sure if it was just a digital copy of the visa print out

5 days ago