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My TGF's family is from Laos, she was born in Thailand. My trip next month I want to surprise her and take her to see her family roots in Laos. Can I surprise her, or does she need a Passport to leave the country for 4 days in Laos?

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I go regularly to Laos with my Thai wife. If you go for three days only, she can do it on her Thai ID card. There is a small travel agents office alongside the small Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge bus terminal at Nong Khi. Go in, get your girlfriend to fill out the form, hand over two passport sized photos, a photocopy of her ID card and 200 baht. They'll organise the 3 day permit in about 20 minutes. You then go over the bridge pay your 70 baht entry fee and that's it! Easy as pie. However, as your not Thai, you'll need your passport and about 1,500 baht to get your Laos entry permit on the Laos side. You fill out the form there and hand it in at the little window. Give the customs officer a nice big smile and if it's not busy, you'll have your 14 day visa in about 10 minutes. If your working in Thailand, remember you'll need a re-entry permit from the Thai side otherwise your year visa and work permit will become null and void! Enjoy and good luck.

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Do thai really need a visa even for 1 day?

Yes. But as with Cambodia you can get it at the border.

For original poster I would want to make sure girlfriend has a Thai citizen ID card before making any trip as being born in Thailand does not automatically make her a citizen. Might be better to have passport as you don't want to overstay and range of travel may be restricted on a border pass (don't know for sure).

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