What is the cost of a 3-month Thai tourist visa for Lao passport holders and what are the requirements?

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Aug 16, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, does anyone know how much is Thai 3 months tourist Visa, if you have Lao passport ? Any other requirements ? Thanks for help :)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The cost of a single-entry Thai tourist visa for Lao passport holders is 1000 baht at the Thai consulates in Vientiane and Savannakhet. This visa is valid for 3 months, allowing entry into Thailand with a stamp that grants a stay of 60 days. However, many Lao passport holders opt for visa-free entry under a bilateral agreement that allows for 30 days and can utilize unlimited border runs, making the tourist visa often seen as unnecessary.

Henry *********

In my experience most Lao passport holders just enter Thailand visa-free under the bi-lateral agreement. Although it only gives them 30 days, they can still do unlimited border runs. Paying for a tourist visa is not usually considered worth it, as it only gives an extra 30 days.

6 years ago

Robert *******

It is officially unlimited, but doing Visa Exempt Entries for long time could raise the question at Immigration How do you support yourself by living in Thailand. Immigration is always allowed to ask for proof of funds in cash, proof of accommodation and proof of onward travel. People doing regular back to back Visa Exempt Entries or Tourist Visa having more chance to get questioned.

6 years ago

Lauri **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Last time my friend went to Cambodia they said he needs to go home because he has been in Thailand so long (years) and doing this Visa run every month. I also had this idea that it would be unlimited.

6 years ago

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Lauri **********

Tod *********

At the two thai consulates in lao (vientiane and savannakhet) a single entry tourist visa is 1000 baht.

Remember the tourist visa is VALID for 3 months <- meaning you have that long to ENTER thailand and get stamped in for 60 days.

6 years ago

Lauri **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you so much. My friend say 3900 baht to make Visa, but I just don't believe that.

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Lauri **********

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