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What should I know about doing a 90-day border run to Laos at Nong Khai in 2023?

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Dec 26, 2022
2 years ago
Brad ******
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I have to do a 90 day border run to Loas I am going to cross at Nong Khai has anything changed as I haven't done it since 2019 is it still just as easy

Thanks for your help
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The process of doing a 90-day border run to Laos at Nong Khai seems to be relatively unchanged since 2019, with recent travelers reporting smooth experiences. Key considerations include the new cost of the Laos visa ($40) and the requirement to show proof of vaccination. Additionally, utilizing an e-visa may help avoid long lines. Several travelers confirm that the border crossing has been manageable, although some opted for flights due to personal circumstances. Overall, many users provided positive feedback about their recent experiences.
Chris ********
Online took me 10 minutes (my 1st time), very easy
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@Chris *******
 was that your visa
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Chris ********
@Brad *****
 90 day report. Next visit is 1st year visa renewal
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@Chris *******
 ok great
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Aoaoa **************
I have been twice this year. All good only difference is that the laos visa is now 40usd and they want to see proof of vaccination.
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Colin ********
Yeh, my friend flew to Vientiane last week, no problems.
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Wayne **********
Went a month ago, all good
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Adrian *******
About VOA if you know
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Kim *********
the name of the country is now Laos 😅
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Mike ****
So you just go into Laos via the border, then comeback once your Laos visa is over?
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Bob **********
Look at E visa online
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Bä ****
US citizen $40($1500 BAHT)….Passport Size Photo…..Hotel Address/ Hotel Phone #
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William ****************
If you want to avoid lines going into Lao, you can do a e visa
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@William ***************
 ok great idea i will check it out
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Brian ***********
We had to fly to kuala lumpar expensive not many options at the min
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@Brian **********
 Johor Bahru flights! No visa needed. Travel light, check in no baggage.
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Virgile ************
I just did it last week, it went smooth.
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@Virgile ***********
 Another option: fly to Jahor Bahru for $40! No visa necessary in Malaysia. 1.5 hour flight! Travel light, no check in baggage.
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Jyrki *********
@Virgile ***********
 is The Visa still 40$?
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@Jyrki ********
 yes, or
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0 lak
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 Or 1500bt
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Bonnie *********
I'll let you know on Wednesday, I'm going tomorrow.

One of the people in my guest house went last week, said it was as easy as could be, even though it was a long day.
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Bonnie *********
Simple as can be.
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@Bonnie ********
 thanks for reporting in. Can I ask - were you asked for on onward ticket or proof of funds? Or just stamped through?
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Bonnie *********
@Debbie *****
 I have a Non-O so I have different requirements. No one else needed them.
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@Bonnie ********
 thanks so much 😊👍
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@Bonnie ********
 good stuff tha ks Bonnie
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Bonnie *********
I won't get back until about 2000.
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Wanda ******************
Hi, I am also interested in knowing, since I might need to go to Laos on Wednesday too. Thank you.
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@Bonnie ********
 thanks Bonnie i look forward to hearing about your experience
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Jyrki *********
Don't go to loas
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Phil ********
Best to have the 3 proofs in any case:

hotel booking for a few days & onward travel reservation within 45 days, & 20,000 thb or equivalent in $ £ € in CASH is needed.
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@Jyrki ********
 Yes he'd better go to Laos
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@Bonnie ********
Spellings off, I'm afraid:

Pedantic "Jyrki" (sic) he is, innit? 🙃 555

Nong Khai to Laos is easy, me mate did it about 2 weeks ago; no issues on her border bounce after having stayed 89 days (60 day TR +30 extension in BKK)

45 visa exempt entry allowed with no fuss at all.

😉
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@Phil *******
 thanks for the info Phil
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Jyrki *********
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 Laos Visa 40$?
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@Jyrki ********
 it depends on nationality.
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@Jyrki ********
 Why? Myanmar is closed, so your choices by land are limited and flights to anywhere are around $500USD.
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@Bonnie ********
 “flights to anywhere” 😂😂😂
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Jyrki *********
@Bonnie ********
 where is loas
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Christian **********
@Jyrki ********
 probably misspelling? or
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@Jyrki ********
 next to thialand
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Bonnie *********
@Jyrki ********
 Oh, so you're being a pedantic jerk. Got it.
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