This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Will I face any issues returning to Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption after visiting Laos?

Thailand visa rules visa exemption 60-day visa exemption Nong Khai immigration retirement visa travel to Laos

Aug 12, 2025

2 months ago

Fred ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

hi - in december 2024 i returned to australia to live permamently for medical reasons - previously i had retirement visa which expires on 21 september 2025 which i will not renew - i plan to visit vientiane laosvon 19 september to visit a friemd and return to thailand via nong khai immigration on 26 september and get 60 dsy visa exemption before i return to oz - anyone see any problem with this - cheers9

425

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user plans to return to Australia permanently but intends to visit Laos and re-enter Thailand through Nong Khai for a 60-day visa exemption. A comment suggests that they are unlikely to face issues if they have proof of onward travel back to Australia.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Retirement Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Tod *********

unlikely you'll have an issue comin' in on the 26th from the Nong Khai land border. You said you'll return to Oz when you do, so you'll have proof of onward travel even if they question you.

I'd wager you'll be fine, just have proof that you're going back to Australia within the 60 days you'll get stamped in for when you cross, if they're going to ask for anything it'll be that.

2 months ago

Reply to

Tod *********

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

Is it possible to travel to Laos and return to Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption after my retirement visa expires?

6 comments