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What visa should my US citizen daughter consider for her trip to Thailand and Laos?
My daughter is coming to Thailand next month for about a month. We are planning a side trip to Laos but on day 16 of her arrival. What visa should we be looking at. She has US citizenship.
Answer summary
A US citizen traveling to Thailand can stay without a visa for up to 45 days. Upon entering Thailand, she will get a visa exemption stamp if her arrival is before March 2023. For the side trip to Laos, she can obtain a Visa on Arrival, or better yet, opt for an E-Visa to save time at the border, as travelers recommend it due to shorter waiting times compared to the Visa on Arrival process.
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Andy *********
Get the E-visa. Went through Wattay a couple weeks ago. breezed right through the E-visa line. The VOA line was long and slow.
Joshua **********
For Lao get a e visa will save time at the boarder.
Val **********
Best to get the Laos visa online, that way you don't have to wait in line.
Alessandro **********
E-Visa for Laos
Bä ****
Visa On Arrival (VOA) for Laos 🇱🇦, it’s like $30-45 bring exact change and nice fresh (no wrinkle) USD…
Steve *******
@Bä ***
Or 1500bt
Riaan **********
Tip: For Laos, look imto Evisa, much easier than standing in the que at the airport, other travelers will envy her
Henry *********
She doesn't need a visa for Thailand. As a US citizen she'll get 45 days visa exempt (if she's arriving before March 2023). She can buy a Visa On Arrival for Laos when she goes there, and then another visa exempt stamp when she comes back to Thailand.
Brandon ************
You don't need to do anything. She'll get stamped into Thailand for 45 days each time she enters the country without a visa. I believe Laos has visa on arrival for Americans.
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