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What should I know about doing a visa run by land from Thailand to a neighboring country?

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Aug 16, 2022
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Tyler ****
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Hello Everyone,

I am planning to do a visa run to somewhere close and cheap. I have never crossed a land border before so I'm unsure of the process with stamps, visa or any other requirements. Any recommendations? I am thinking of doing a land border crossing but open to suggestions
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The discussion revolves around a visa run from Thailand, focusing on potential land border crossings to neighboring countries like Cambodia and Laos. Participants share their experiences and recommendations, cautioning about potential costs and scams at certain borders, especially at Poi Pet. Suggestions include easier options such as flying to Laos for a full visa. Requirements typically include a passport, money, and possibly vaccination proof, while visa on arrival fees depend on the individual's nationality.
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Anthony ********
Easier to fly laos from bangkok and you can get a full visa again. Land border runs are restricted to limitations
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Maxim ***********
Avoid Poi Pet if you are not familiar with border runs, it's a shitty border. Laos is very easy, either Nong Khai or Mukdahan border. You don't need anything, just your passport, and some money. Not sure post-Covid, this may have changed.
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Maxim ***********
Passport, money, and probably vaccination proof.
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Tyler ****
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Do i also need to bring photographs for visa on arrival? of just a passport and money?
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Maxim ***********
Entirely depend on your passport country.
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Tyler ****
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@Maxim **********
 how much is the visa on arrival for entry into laos?
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Bobby ********
If you're in Bangkok, with Myanmar still closed, the closest is Aranyaprathet/Poi Phet. There used to be a minimum overnight stay in Cambodia, not sure if it's still in force. The Cambodians like foreigners to spend a night there to get ripped off and help the local economy 🤣.
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Jason ********
Land border runs can be costly and a pain to deal with. An army of ppl waiting to try to rip you off. Take a flight to a neighboring country, Vietnam, for example. Do an immediate turnaround, or spend a few days there, then come back.
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 I've done more than 10 border runs, it's neither costly nor scammy. Visa-exempt entry is limited by 2 per year by air entry.
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Maxim ***********
Yeah, Freudian slip or wtv, I was trying to say 2 by land.
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 No set limit by air, 2 by land. Yes, there are many people trying to get your money when you cross over.
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Carlos *********
Closest border crossing would depend upon your location,( which you dont disclose). So good luck.
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Carlos *********
Okay?go- myanmar says they are mostly open? But Idk

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Carlos *********
Tyler Lo Myanmar bus trip would probably be the closest and cheapest. Havent dont it from there. Im in Fuket.
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@Carlos ********
 I was up at Sangklaburi last week. Myanmar is still closed. The closest border to Bangkok is Cambodia
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@Carlos ********
 land borders with Myanmar aren't open.
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Carlos *********
Robert Curtis " close and cheap" would doctate this. This is what he said. So how does that translate different to you!?! Reading isn't one of your strongest attributes.
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Tyler ****
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@Carlos ********
 im in bangkok
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Jack ****************
Robert Curtis the people most excited to chime in are the least likely to read the question
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Kev **********
Where you crossing
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Tyler ****
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 I'm in bangkok!
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Tyler ****
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How long was the process going into laos? also what documents were needed?just a passport and money?
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 and vaccination for COVID certificate I was asked for....and a smile....take s pen for form filling
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@Tyler ***
 I did a border run to Laos whilst in Udon Thanni....one hour bus ride to border one hour through Thai, Laos Thai border 40 dollars to Laos immigration back on bus so about 3 to 4 hours from Udon Thani
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