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What is the process for a first land border crossing from Thailand to Laos or Cambodia for UK citizens?

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Can anyone tell me the exact process for a first land border crossing.

If crossing into Laos or Cambodia and I just want to do for the purpose of exit/entry of Thailand.

Q. Is do I have to buy a full tourist visa for Laos or Cambodia?

I'm a UK citizen.

Thinking of crossing first time in the north from Chang Rai.

Thanks for factual advice.

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To cross the land border from Thailand to Laos or Cambodia, UK citizens will require a visa. You can obtain a visa on arrival at the border or apply for an eVisa online beforehand to save passport space. Make sure to acquire an entry and exit stamp for the country you are visiting. It's recommended to join a group or travel with a company for safety.

Galen *******

Join a company. Don't go alone.

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Jeffrey ************

Of course.... do evisa online.

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Steve *******

UK citizens need to buy and can get a visa on arrival at Laos and Cambodia border crossings. Evisa's are also available in advance.

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Graham ******

If you get your Visa at the border they take up one page in your passport or you can get a Visa online beforehand to save space

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Ron *******

Yes you need a visa plus an entry and exit stamp from Laos or Cambodia

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