Visa run at chiang khong need to overnight a day but wanna know how about Chiang Saen , thanks

Recently someone mentioned from August 2024 when you do a visa run to Laos you must stay 2 nights and are not allowed to come back same day even on a “O” visa.

Anyone here with recent experience?

Thank you in advance

Anyone planning border run this week from CM? Im told that rules Changed this weekend and now need to stay overnight in Laos, which border is best/easiest?

I’m due by Friday, but probably go Thurs. anyone else maybe travel together as always easier & safer👍🏼

came in on 30 day + 1extension, but have not gotten a 60 day… over 1 yr. Since I’ve been here… exploring DTV but need more time…

Please be respectful

Advice/ suggestions please 🙏🏼

Attention ALL Members

Issues at the land border crossings with Lao in Chiang Rai province (Chiang Saen/SEZ and Chiang Khong/Huay Xai)

I deleted the last post :O as now getting new information from the border run companies

BOTH land borders in Chiang Rai province are requiring people stay out of thailand Chiang Saen says overnight and Chiang Khong says 2 nights out

They are saying it's an order from the immigration dept :/

Sorry to have posted sketchy info. This is the latest we have. If you're up in the Northwest of Thailand and need to bounce you should plan on being IN Lao a day or two.

At this time NO other land borders are are affected...

I have just read rumors that at Laos land borders (Chiang Sean & Chiang Khong) they are currently enforcing a minimum two nights stay for a border bounce. Another made up “rule”? A Pai visa run agency reported so. Not sure if true. Just giving a heads-up. Any recent first hand experiences?

Hello, is the Mae Sai border open to foreigners to exit Thailand and re-enter?

Anyone been to Laos border run recently? Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong more easier and efficient? Apart from passport, must have documents?

My friend is French and thinking driving there, also maybe explore Laos for a day.

Many thanks 🙏

Hi everyone,

I going to Chiang Rai for 5 days staying and also need to do border run at Chiang Saen next week. Does anyone has done border run at Chiang Saen?

US passport holder.

Thank you everyone.