csaba81 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Laos seems to be the only practical option (I'm in Chiang Mai) at the moment for a border run. When doing border runs in the past to Myanmar, i just needed my passport and 500 Baht - walk in and out in 5 minutes. Any extra complications like a Visa required to do this in Laos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted July 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2022 For entry to Laos you will need to get a visa on arrival that is available on the Lao side of the crossing. Cost is about $40 or the equivalent in Baht. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakancnx Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Yes, you have to have a visa. Can buy at the border. Bring Us $ 40 in spotless bills. ( The cashier is very sensitive. ) And a photo. Edited July 22, 2022 by hakancnx - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiparovian Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lazybones Posted July 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 hours ago, ubonjoe said: For entry to Laos you will need to get a visa on arrival that is available on the Lao side of the crossing. Cost is about $40 or the equivalent in Baht. And takes up a full page in your passport 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazybones Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 hours ago, ubonjoe said: For entry to Laos you will need to get a visa on arrival that is available on the Lao side of the crossing. Cost is about $40 or the equivalent in Baht. Why not Mae Sai? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lazybones said: Why not Mae Sai? That crossing is not open for those that are not Thai. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 18 hours ago, ubonjoe said: For entry to Laos you will need to get a visa on arrival that is available on the Lao side of the crossing. Cost is about $40 or the equivalent in Baht. Having done this myself I would advise making sure you have $US for the Laos visa fee, if you pay in Baht you get a really bad exchange rate, I think it was about $3 to the bad the last time I did it at Non Khai. (I know many less well-off expats are counting the pennies). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Haveasay Posted July 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2022 I've just returned from Laos border. Chose a few nights stay in Udon. Used the train early morning 7am, about 11 baht. I paid Australia dollars online for Evisa $70 odd. Plus 100 baht at window. The visa went on any page covering old visa stamps. I did request on a blank page but away from rear of passport. Satisfied I did keep get asking where in Laos I was staying but said, returning to Thailand today didn't seem to be an issue and from Nong back to Nong took an hour. Mini buses leave to Udon as you walk away from immigration, on the left 55 baht to Udon bus station. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I think for Brits it is still $35 or 1500 bht for the Laos visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunano Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Yes, unless you are Swiss then you are allowed to enter visa free and stay for a maximum of 2 weeks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, transam said: I think for Brits it is still $35 or 1500 bht for the Laos visa. Here is a report from the Laotian Times dated May 22: https://laotiantimes.com/2022/05/25/laos-announces-updated-tourist-visa-fees/ Quote A notice issued by the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, last week provides an update on the latest visa-on-arrival fees for tourists of different origins. Visas provided on arrival for foreign nationals from all nationalities will be charged USD 40, except for Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, when applying for a tourist visa at an international checkpoint, according to the notice. Chinese or Vietnamese citizens applying for a visa on arrival to Laos will be charged only USD 20. I am unsure what they charge to pay in baht, but I believe the exchange rate is as horrible as ever if you choose to do so. Edited July 22, 2022 by BritTim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, BritTim said: Here is a report from the Laotian Times dated May 22: https://laotiantimes.com/2022/05/25/laos-announces-updated-tourist-visa-fees/ Could well be, I read this page... https://visaguide.world/asia/laos-visa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, transam said: Could well be, I read this page... https://visaguide.world/asia/laos-visa/ That site appears to be out of date. It still shows the old visa on arrival fees. "The Laos visa fee is USD 30 to USD 45, depending on your nationality." The news article posted states this. "Visas provided on arrival for foreign nationals from all nationalities will be charged USD 40, except for Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, when applying for a tourist visa at an international checkpoint, according to the notice." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: That site appears to be out of date. It still shows the old visa on arrival fees. "The Laos visa fee is USD 30 to USD 45, depending on your nationality." The news article posted states this. "Visas provided on arrival for foreign nationals from all nationalities will be charged USD 40, except for Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, when applying for a tourist visa at an international checkpoint, according to the notice." Yeh, I saw that, oh well...........☹️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcalaska Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Wonder what the fee is for US citizens applying for a Tourist E visa online , into Laos. Their E Visa page just says '' pay the fee'', no price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 hours ago, dcalaska said: Wonder what the fee is for US citizens applying for a Tourist E visa online , into Laos. Their E Visa page just says '' pay the fee'', no price. Source: https://laoevisa.gov.la/fee-calculator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thailand is ADDING some 300 baht fee.......Laos isn't going to reduce any previous fees. lol. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes way up......never down. It's a stinger, 1500. And I think you pay 40 to leave, I forget.....something small. but it can be done, and that's all that matter. 1500 over the course of a month is nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Iamfalang said: Thailand is ADDING some 300 baht fee.......Laos isn't going to reduce any previous fees. lol. I wouldn't be surprised if it goes way up......never down. It's a stinger, 1500. And I think you pay 40 to leave, I forget.....something small. but it can be done, and that's all that matter. 1500 over the course of a month is nothing. No sure what you are writing about. There is no fee for entry to a Thailand at this time. The 300 baht fee has been put on hold indefinitely. And there is certainly no linkage between the 2 countries. Laos changed the fees for visas on arrival. For most countries it is $40 US or the equivalent in Baht or KIp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Iamfalang said: It's a stinger, 1500. And I think you pay 40 to leave, I forget.....something small. Paying 40 baht or so to leave, that always confused me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, ubonjoe said: There is no fee for entry to a Thailand at this time. The 300 baht fee has been put on hold indefinitely. Interesting. BANGKOK: All foreigners entering Thailand are expected to pay the proposed 300-baht tourism fee. That was on July 15th, so I guess they changed it...... Comparing countries paying a fee when you enter. Visas provided on arrival for foreign nationals from all nationalities will be charged USD 40, except for Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, OK, that's for Laos. 40 USD seems more than when I went last time. My "linkage" is post-COVID.....I believe all countries will try to get more money, not less. I'm not seeing the less part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 17 minutes ago, Iamfalang said: That was on July 15th, so I guess they changed it...... Comparing countries paying a fee when you enter. The PM announced it was be put on hold indefinitely after that. 18 minutes ago, Iamfalang said: OK, that's for Laos. 40 USD seems more than when I went last time. It was $35 before for many countries. You seem to be confusing fees for entry and the cost of a visa on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamfalang Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The PM announced it was be put on hold indefinitely after that. It was $35 before for many countries. You seem to be confusing fees for entry and the cost of a visa on arrival. I agree, you are correct. Entry and Visa to Laos, to me (I guess, not technically) is the same. Can't enter without a visa. No worries, I was incorrect. It's a Saturday, relax with no stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcalaska Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 So, $50.00 online plus '' bank charge fee'' could be way more than $40 at the border with Visa on arrival. Last time I went to Laos they charged an extra fee for ''overtime''. I hate theses border scams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, dcalaska said: So, $50.00 online plus '' bank charge fee'' could be way more than $40 at the border with Visa on arrival. Last time I went to Laos they charged an extra fee for ''overtime''. I hate theses border scams. Its 1 $ overtime fee . The its 20 Baht to use the turnstile to exit , then its 20 Baht for the bus ride . Its just a right hassle keep having to get change , change money , pay money here and there whilst trying to navigate yourself through the border Like when you need to change a 1000 Baht and get Lao Kip in change , just to pay 20 Baht for a turnstile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 been enjoying these covid exts thats for sure--saves me these long haul trips to laos on #4 considering a 5th....also why is mae sai aka burma border closed to non thais? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo5000 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Just payed 1700 baht for laos visa vientian crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, Sambo5000 said: Just payed 1700 baht for laos visa vientian crossing It is well worth ensuring you have a few US dollars in clean, undamaged notes. In this case, it would have saved you approximately 310 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 On 7/22/2022 at 9:02 AM, hakancnx said: Yes, you have to have a visa. Can buy at the border. Bring Us $ 40 in spotless bills. ( The cashier is very sensitive. ) And a photo. Right before crossing on left hand side bunch of businesses before you get border they have photo shops , used to get 10 for 100 b but I’m sure that’s changed , I also park my vehicle over there for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 7/22/2022 at 12:34 PM, transam said: I think for Brits it is still $35 or 1500 bht for the Laos visa. $40 or 1800thb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now