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What happens if Thailand refuses my entry at the land border after obtaining a Lao visa?

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Hey. I’ve got a question. I’m going to Laos and I need to buy a visa. After that, about two weeks later, I want to cross into Thailand at the land border in Vientiane. From what I’ve read, Thailand has been refusing entry more often lately. My question is: if Thailand refuses to let me in, will I have to buy another Lao visa?

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The user inquires about the implications of potential denial of entry into Thailand after obtaining a Lao visa for crossing at the Vientiane land border. Answers suggest that if entry is refused, travelers may need to return to Laos without the option to re-enter by land, and advise considering travel by air instead due to recent issues at the border.

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Colin *******

Colin *******

You can not use a land border you have to Fly

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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why

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Holger **************

Holger **************

Meanwhile IT Happens at the friendship Bridge that they wont let you Out....Just happened recently .Go by airplane was the advice

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@Holger *************

what is IT

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Holger **************

Holger **************

@Michael *******

Foreigners we're refused to leave Thailand at the Thai Laos Border in Nong khai

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Bent *************

Bent *************

Use another land border!

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Bent *************

Bent *************

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Michael ********

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@Bent ************

which one

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Bent *************

Bent *************

@Michael *******

There are several, look at a map!

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Bent *************

Bent *************

@Michael *******

There are 4 Friendship Bridges from Thailand into Laos!

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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@Bent ************

there is not. And what a difference?

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Brandon ************

Brandon ************

No, you'll have to go back and they'll cancel your exit stamp.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

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

because I was in Laos before and I noticed there is word used on it.

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Brandon ************

Brandon ************

@Michael *******

yes your visa is used and you receive an entry stamp giving you permission to stay in Laos. The visa is done at that moment and you're using your permission to stay. When you leave they cancel your permission. But if you get denied they'll un-cancel it.

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

thank you Brandon.

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