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Will a US passport holder's tourist visa remain valid after traveling to Laos from Thailand and returning?
Asking for my aunt. She has a US passport and will apply for Thailand tourist Visa in the US. If she travels to Laos after 30 days staying in Thailand, will her tourist visa still valid/active upon returning from Laos or she will get a 30 exempt?
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A US passport holder applying for a tourist visa in the US will have different options upon returning to Thailand after visiting Laos. If she has a single entry visa, she would need to get a 30-day visa exemption upon re-entering Thailand. Alternatively, if she has a multiple entry visa, her visa would still be valid for further stays.
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Av **********
If she gets a multiple entry
Pom ********
OP@John *******
thank youJohn ********
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30 days exemptPom ********
OP@Av *********
thank you. Does she needs to get re-entry permit before going to Laos if single entry? Or she’ll gets a new 30 days exempt?John ********
If she only has a single entry visa she will get 30 days exempt retuning from Laos. It’s also possible to get a reentry permit but I don’t think it’s worth it in this case.
What’s the need for the tourist visa if just staying 30 days?
What’s the need for the tourist visa if just staying 30 days?
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OP@John *******
she doesn’t want deal with visa while in Thailand.Wayne *********
Just arrive each time 30 days don't need the visa
Can extend for 30 days at immigration office in Thailand if wanting more than 30 days
Can extend for 30 days at immigration office in Thailand if wanting more than 30 days
Pom ********
OP@Wayne ********
will do. How much is cost to extend?
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@Pom *******
Can not be extended online. Must be done in person.Pom ********
OPI don’t know. Will have to find out at immigration. I’ve heard it can be extended online as well.
Wayne *********
@Pom *******
1900bahtPom ********
OP@Wayne ********
thank youActivity
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