edd999 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I have just heard the Laos have closed there borders due to the virus. Was due to go to Nongkhai / Vientian next week for a via exempt crossing. Does anyone have any news about the closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 open for now to people who have a consulate issued visa - not sure about e visa - no voa issued. currently friendship bridge at Mukdahan/Savannakhet open. Bangkok lao consulate was issuing yesterday, not sure about today but i suspect so. call them, they actually answer the phone unlike savannakhet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiekerjozef Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 It's coming back into thailand that you have to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd999 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 The plan was to go into Laos .... then immediately return to Thailand on visa exempt... the second time this year. Does anyone have any suggestions ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, edd999 said: The plan was to go into Laos .... then immediately return to Thailand on visa exempt... the second time this year. Does anyone have any suggestions ..... You can only go to Laos if you get a visa from a Lao Consulate in Thailand in advance, and they will require a medical certificate for you to get one. I'm not sure if any other borders are open for in/out border runs any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LubosTachovsky Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Hey, the information I find was very confusing. My appointment in Vientiane is on March 30th, applying for 1 year ED visa. Is the friendship bridge in Vientiane open ? Already booked tickets from Chiang Mai to Udon Thani. Other option is Bangkok - Vientiane. Really dont know what to do now, would be grateful for any information and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: You can only go to Laos if you get a visa from a Lao Consulate in Thailand in advance, and they will require a medical certificate for you to get one. I'm not sure if any other borders are open for in/out border runs any more. untrue, no medical certificate required at laos consulate bangkok yesterday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpanishExpat Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: You can only go to Laos if you get a visa from a Lao Consulate in Thailand in advance, and they will require a medical certificate for you to get one. I'm not sure if any other borders are open for in/out border runs any more. Who says that? If I am not confused just the Thai consulates in Laos require a medical certificate, if you apply for a visa there. Not the other way around. Moreover, no certificates needed to cross through land borders, just if you fly into LOS. That info may change within a day over even hrs, but that`s the most recent info I got. Edited March 20, 2020 by SpanishExpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: You can only go to Laos if you get a visa from a Lao Consulate in Thailand in advance, and they will require a medical certificate for you to get one. I'm not sure if any other borders are open for in/out border runs any more. alas the bold part is the only fact you speak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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