First time leaving out to ChaingKhan Border before 180 days due , is it still possible to go out as a first time DTV holder. Normally if you fly to Laos from ChaingMai , which city you are pick up for cost saving . Thank you’d

I’m in Bangkok right now. I’m asking because I’m a bit confused — to get the DTV visa in Laos, I have to go to Vientiane first, right?

I heard Luang Prabang is more fun, so part of me wants to fly there directly from Bangkok.

By the way, is Vientiane really such a boring city? 🤣

Is it possible to visit Laos from Thailand arriving in Bangkok then going to Laos for 2 weeks and back to visit Thailand. I have a european(french) passeport. As there is not direct flight to Laos i have to pass throught Thailand and flight back from there as well. Thanks

Love this group! Husband and i got DTV with the help of this group for remote work. USA Passports. This is our first re-entry.

Flew to Laos Aug 23 (after 180 days in TH) and been having a beautiful time in Laos for the last month (Vang Vieng mostly, gorgeous place highly recommend for digital nomads)

We extended our Lao visa 1 more week to celebrate my husbands bday on Sep 24th and coming home a few days after that via flight Vientiane-Bangkok.

I have my DTV stamped in my passport and husband has his in his printed. Anything we should prepare or expect? 🧐@Just wondering cuz it’s the first “border hop” even tho we’ll have been in lao 5 weeks.

Also coming back to Lao again mid November when the husbands grandparents visit😄

Yes yes I’ve searched thru this sub just would love to to know advice for our specific situation first re-entry😇

Hello everyone here !

I am on a DTV visa. I am in the city of "Khong Chiam", near the border with Laos.

I want to do a Border run & I wanted to ask someone who knows this land border:

There is a border crossing 30 min from here to Laos ("Chong Mek International Border").

Is it possible to cross into Laos and get a visa on arrival, stay a few days in Laos, maybe in the city of Pakse, and return to the same border back to Thailand & get a new stamp on my DTV ?

They give visa on arrival ?

Do they make problems at this land border for DTV visa holders who have stayed a few days in Laos and want to return to Thailand ?

*BTW - I have a rented scooter. I'm sure they not let me in with it into Laos (or maybe yes ?!).

Can I park there at the border my scooter safely for a few days until I come back into Thailand with a new visa ?

Thank you so much,

Any help Any help appreciated !

I have a question. I want to comes in January to Thailand. Stay about 28 days. Than, i go to Laos. Stay there 2 weeks. Travelling there. Get a visum stamp at the border in Vienteane. For 30 days. That is not a problem. Afther 15 days in Laos, i entry the border from Thailand at Vienteane. And needs a entry stamp for 30 days in Thailand. From the immigration officer. This is my plan. It,s the first time in my life that i go over the border and ask a stamp to entry again Thailand. I visited Thailand many times. Allways on time back out of Thailand. Thanks your advise .Ivo .

Hi everyone, I’m visiting Thailand in August for three weeks on a 60 days visa. I’m planning to visit Laos for about a week during this time and I do realize that I’ll have to apply for an online visa to enter Laos.

My question , after my visit to Laos would I have any issues re-entering Thailand, are there any procedures I’d have to take care of or is it straight forward to re-enter Thailand.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Day 5 in Vientiane.

Application still stuck at the first step, was asked for a different passport photo on Tuesday which I sent immediately.

No further contact from them.

I'd seriously rethink coming here, not just for it being slow but every day in this city feels like a month.

The city is in ruin's and it's like a ghost town.

There are so many other beautiful surrounding countries that you could apply.

Even if it took 3-4 weeks elsewhere it would be a better choice than here.

Hope this helps others avoid this miserable place.

Can anyone advise me?

I am in Thailand on Australian passport and want to travel to Laos.

Do I need to apply for Visa or do I get free Visa on arrival?

Will be driving on friendship bridge from Udonthani

Hello everyone, I'm looking for information to go to Laos and coming back in Thailand. What is best? How long is it ok to stay not to have problem at the border? Bus or Train is better? How much is the visa in Laos ? (French citizen)

Thanks for your reply