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Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand by crossing into Laos?

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Feb 14, 2018

7 years ago

Brian ******

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Hi guys just a quick question 

I will arrive in thailand on the 8th march with a 60 tourist visa i will extend for 30 more days can i cross the border into laos and get another tourist visa

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The user inquires about the possibility of getting a new tourist visa after extending their current visa while in Thailand, specifically by crossing the border into Laos. Responses indicate that simply crossing into Laos and returning does not grant a new tourist visa. However, obtaining a tourist visa is possible by visiting the Thai consulate in Vientiane, Laos.

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William ***************

You roll the dice .

7 years ago

Brian ******

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How many times can i land cross or fly in and out please

7 years ago

Michael ********

You are getting a visa. No limit. But eventually they might pull you up on it for not being a real tourist ;)

7 years ago

Brian ******

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Ok thank you

7 years ago

Thomas ********************

No one really knows that. Supposedly, it's best to use different consulates.

The limit you may have heard of is two visa exemptions at land borders pr calendar year (no known limit by air.)

7 years ago

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Brian ******

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Sorry thats what i meant

7 years ago

Tod *********

yep, you'd have no problem getting a single entry tourist visa at the consulate in Vientiane (y)

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Tod *********

no, you can't get a tourist visa by just crossing the border into lao and coming back.

BUT

You can go to the thai consulate in Vientiane Lao and buy a tourist visa

7 years ago

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Tod *********

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Can I do a border run to Laos after extending my tourist visa in Thailand?

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