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What visa options are available for a US passport holder returning to Thailand from Laos?
Anyone has visa agent recommended for entering Thailand from Laos through Nong Khai border?
My bf and I traveling to Laos via bus, but the officer at immigration said now he cannot come back to Thailand via bus again.
He’s holding US passport.
My bf and I traveling to Laos via bus, but the officer at immigration said now he cannot come back to Thailand via bus again.
He’s holding US passport.
Answer summary
A US passport holder traveling from Laos to Thailand via the Nong Khai border may face re-entry challenges if they have exhausted their visa exempt entries. Many commenters suggest that it is necessary to fly back into Thailand rather than using land borders. Safe entry agencies can assist with the re-entry process, particularly for those who have previously border-bounced. An alternative to border crossing is obtaining a proper tourist visa in advance.
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Sylvia ********
@Atlanta ********
this is now how strict immigration is. Suggest Fin gets a visa or follows this group
Mma *******
Can’t come back in by bus means he has to fly back in. Visa agents can arrange Safe Entry it’ll cost around 3,000bht to get you back in thru a priority lane, no questions asked. Once you’ve booked a flight you send deets to said agent and transfer fee.
James ************
Fly in. Use friendly thai visa. Or get an actual visa and stop ruining the system for everyone
Sujy *********
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@THAI *****************************
, but he will need to fly. Cannot get in by land.
Cheslyn ***********
Fly
Iain *********
As most of your MPs were Tory MPs your party should know about Tory Policies and their impact.
So, why are there so many made up numbers in your hysterical post Mr Fartage?
Anyway, Immigrants are 99% more likely to pay taxes due than you or Tice.
So, why are there so many made up numbers in your hysterical post Mr Fartage?
Anyway, Immigrants are 99% more likely to pay taxes due than you or Tice.
Peter **********
Sounds reasonable.
The Tangerine Turnip has implemented similar action to some nationals returning to US.
The Tangerine Turnip has implemented similar action to some nationals returning to US.
Andrew ***********
This is what happens when you border bounce all the time.
Craig ********
Tell him to get a proper visa
Peter **********
Craig Harker Also mention, contrary to his expectation, the sun does NOT shine out of his arse,
Mark ********
As already stated , just get a single entry tourist visa
Simon *******
Buy a visa stop trying to abuse the system, he can get an evisa on line no need to use an agent
Brandon ************
There's lots of border bounce agents, but all the ones I know are ones you need to book while you are in Thailand so they can pre-clear you for the border. I don't know of any that will take someone that is already out of Thailand and bring them back in.
He might have to fly back into Thailand, and possibly use a safe entry agent at the airport if he's bounced enough to get denied at the border.
He might have to fly back into Thailand, and possibly use a safe entry agent at the airport if he's bounced enough to get denied at the border.
Kool *******
It doesn't matter what passport he has. It matters with how many times he has entered Thailand visa exempt, taken the 30 day extension, and how long he has stayed out of Thailand visiting other countries. Do his entries show a pattern of being an actual tourist, or someone trying to stay long term in Thailand on visa exempt entries.
Vladimir ********
What the problem to fly???
John **********
He will need to fly back to Thailand. I assume he's used up his visa exempt entitlement so I'd also suggest he uses a safe entry service in bangkok to enter
Den *****
@John *********
Any reputable Safe entry agency?John **********
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