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What is the duration of the visa exemption stamp on arrival via land border for German nationals?

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Hello, I am currently on a tourist visa exemption stamp (on arrival) worth 45 days. I am planning a visa run to Laos. 

My question is whether you get a 30 day OR 45 day visa (expemtion stamp) on arrival via land border/crossing too? 

I am a German national with German passport.

30 days would not be enough for me so in that case I would wait and simply buy the extension later on. 

Any information is much appreciated! 

Thank you for taking the time to read :)

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A German national currently on a 45-day tourist visa exemption stamp in Thailand inquired about the duration of a visa exemption upon re-entry via a land border after a visa run to Laos. Responses clarified that as of March 31, 2023, entering Thailand by land under visa exemption allows for a 45-day stamp, just like by air. However, the individual must consider that they are limited to two visa-exempt entries by land within a calendar year. Additionally, they could opt for a 30-day extension on their current entry if needed.

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Thank you for the information 🥰

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Thank you for your answers!

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Tod *********

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even though you say the 30 day extension "wouldn't be enough" time for you, you are allowed a 30 day extension on each entry if you wanted it

I mean, it's still time in country and that means you could stay in thailand 30 days more than just bouncing out and back for the 45 day extension and then the 30 days.

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Wannikea *********

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Did you already buy a 30day extension at immigration on your 45 day entry stamp?

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Tod *********

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they said they did not want to get the 30 day extension and would rather bounce out and back to get the 45 days and then take a 30 day extension

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Tod *********

Tod *********

You get stamped in for 45 days entering thailand on a visa exempt entry by air OR by land until Mar 31, 2023.

Keep in mind you are limited to TWO visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year (Jan 1 to Dec 31)

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Do you think they will stop the 45 days after March 31?

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James ********

James ********

Most likely IMHO . The current 45 days was a promotion to start the high season following COVID.

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Tod *********

Tod *********

NO ONE knows 😕 , how about we get TO March 31st and see what happens? We're a LONG way from there right now...

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