Do I need a visa for layover in Bangkok waiting for next flight to VTE? [closed]

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I bought 2 flight tickets separate (not connect to each other); one from Sacramento to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok(BKK) (layover for 8hours), the other one is from BKK to VTE (Laos).

I'm planning to wait or hangout at the airport.My question are:

  1. Do I need to get a Thailand visa (because my tickets not connect to each other)
  2. Do I need to claim my baggage and go through customs & a security check in order for me to go back in to the airport and wait for next day flight to VTE?





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Do I need a visa for a connecting flight in Bangkok?

If you are transiting in a Thailand airport, you do not need an airport transit visa if: Your connecting flight is in less than 12 hours. Your flight is booked on the same ticket. You do not leave the international airport transit area.

Do I need a transit visa if I am not leaving the airport?

Most countries that normally require that you have a visa, do not require the visa if you are a transit passenger, someone who is only transiting through the airport. As you don't go through immigration, and you don't enter the country, hence no visa is needed.

Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?

Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.

Can I transit through Bangkok International airport COVID-19?

There are no known restrictions. International transit via Bangkok is permitted. Travellers must present a negative PCR test (no older than 72 hours) or proof of vaccination and proof of medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage (minimum $US 20,000). Transit time must not exceed 24 hours.



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