Will a US passport holder's tourist visa remain valid after traveling to Laos from Thailand and returning?

Jun 6, 2023
2 years ago
Pom ********
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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.
Av **********
If she gets a multiple entry
Pom ********
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@John *******
thank you
John ********
@Pom *******
30 days exempt
Pom ********
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@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?
Pom ********
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@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
Pom ********
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@Wayne ********
will do. How much is cost to extend?
Iain ******
@Pom *******
what paperwork do you need ?

Just passport ?
Pom ********
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I don’t know. Will have to find out at immigration. I’ve heard it can be extended online as well.
Paul *******
@Pom *******
Can not be extended online. Must be done in person.
Wayne *********
@Pom *******
1900baht
Pom ********
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@Wayne ********
thank you
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