Answered2 years ago
Will I face issues re-entering Thailand after a short trip to Laos on a 60-day exemption visa?
I am currently in Thailand on a 60 exemption visa. My Thai wife wants to go Loa for a few days. Will I have any issues re-entering Thailand?? Will i get a new 30 day exemption visa when I re-enter
Answer summary
If you exit Thailand and plan to re-enter after a short trip to Laos, your current 60-day exemption visa will be canceled. Upon re-entry, you may obtain a new 30 or 60-day visa exemption, depending on the immigration officer's discretion. There are concerns about being denied entry if immigration suspects you're misusing the visa exemption system. Several commenters suggest considering applying for a NON-O visa based on marriage for a more secure long-term stay. Observing the requirement to spend at least two nights in Laos before trying to re-enter Thailand is recommended.
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Philippe *********
At the Chiang Khong border on the Thai side, before entering Laos, you will be asked to stay at least 2 nights in Laos and provide a return plane ticket to the country within 2 months of your return to Thailand.
Gregory ******
Went in Vientiane a year ago for do the same in Nong Kai, no problem. Did ask immigration if i go may i come back, they said yes
Todd *******
100% don't go the nongkhai route as very good chance you won't get back into Thailand, if you want another 60days use a border bounce agent pattaya 3,500
Andrew ********
Once you leave time starts over
Andreas **********
Another way to extend your stay:
Go to immigration with your Thai wife, a copy of your marriage certificate, fill out the TM7 form, and pay 1,900 baht. You will then receive a visa extension for another 60 days.
Go to immigration with your Thai wife, a copy of your marriage certificate, fill out the TM7 form, and pay 1,900 baht. You will then receive a visa extension for another 60 days.
Jim ********
OP@Andreas *********
really not looking to extend my stay...just go to Loa with my wife for a few days and then come back to our home.Thehoodyguy *************
@Jim *******
you wont have any problems Jim apart from the wait at the border for your entry visa to Lao can take a little while Up to two hours depending on the time of day and how many people are there relax and enjoy it fine to go Lao for a few days albeit a bit boring lolThehoodyguy *************
Your wife can go straight thru lol
Brandon ************
Just make sure you spend at least a couple nights in Laos as that's a requirement at many of the borders now to be allowed back into Thailand if you don't have a visa.
Bob **********
Why not get a no -o based on marriage Ang know worries going anywhere with a re entry permit
Patrick ********
Just border bounce cambodia 58 days
Philip *******
@Patrick *******
Sorry, what does that mean, “border bounce 58 days?”Do you mean stay in Cambodia for 58 days or leave Thailand after 58 days! Then return for 60 day visa exemption”
Thanks
Patrick ********
@Philip ******
no leave Thailand to cambodia like I did and return it took 15 minutes re-entry stamp easyGardar ***************************
Why not apply non-o based on marriage then? Then you have proper visa and give you 90 days on entry that you can extend 1 year 🤷
Jim ********
OP@Gardar **************************
because I have medical issues that require me to maintain a house in the US right now...my wife stays here to mind our house and care for our kids.Gardar ***************************
@Jim *******
fair enough, but if you scared entry I still recommend non-o then you will not face any issues with immigrationJim ********
OPThanks for the info. I'm not too too worried about not regaining entry. My passport proves I've been out of Thailand for 6 months prior to this entry and I have a return ticket home.
Baz *********
As soon as you exit Thailand your current visa exemption is canceled..
When you re-enter you will get another 60 day exemption..
However your entry to Thailand is always at the discretion of the Immigration officer you are dealing with on the day..
If for whatever reason they believe you are not a genuine tourist and abusing the visa exemption entry system to live in Thailand you can be refused entry..
When you re-enter you will get another 60 day exemption..
However your entry to Thailand is always at the discretion of the Immigration officer you are dealing with on the day..
If for whatever reason they believe you are not a genuine tourist and abusing the visa exemption entry system to live in Thailand you can be refused entry..
Graham ******
@Baz ********
and admitting to having a Thai wife will not help to convince Immigration that the OP is a Tourist
Jason ******
Don't risk it and tell her no 🤣if you can 🍻
Mark ******
Another 60 days
Luc ************
You will get another 60 day stamp.
Ning ******
if you are going in from nong khai, prepare to get deny if you do not have any visa.
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