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Are the Myanmar borders closed for visa runs currently?
Mar 17, 2020
6 years ago
Rong-rong *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI was planning to go to Kawthoung, Myanmar for Visa run tomorrow and was informeHere d the Myanmar borders are closed. Is this true?
I just found this link which is very useful. We all can get at least 7 days extension without border run!
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I just found this link which is very useful. We all can get at least 7 days extension without border run!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is inquiring about the status of the Myanmar borders for a visa run, mentioning that they heard the borders are closed. They also shared a link indicating that extensions can be obtained without leaving the country. The comments discuss various perspectives on the border situation, including questions about nationality and experiences of other users.
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Maybe someone did nor tell the Myanmar boarder that is was closed . My friend just did the run today.
Tod *********
That is the recent update on the IATA website (which is about flying in BUT concerns entry to burma)
MYANMAR - published 15.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.) on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
3. All passengers arriving from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain are subject to quarantine in isolated hospital for 14 days.
MYANMAR - published 15.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
2. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.) on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
3. All passengers arriving from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain are subject to quarantine in isolated hospital for 14 days.
Kadin ******
is a visa run necessary under the current circumstances ?
Kadin ******
@Tod ********
thanks for your advice ! Kadin ******
i agree a lot of gossip, i just prefer not to go on any border now and stay calm. I dont think that they will punish for overstay.
Kadin ******
urkraine and i have a multi entry visa.
Tod *********
What is your nationality?
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Tod *********
And what is your nationality?
Rong-rong *****
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Christ I had to Google it to find out. How about you just say you're border bouncing in Ranong :P (seeing as you can't BUY a visa in Myanmar)
Tod *********
and who informed you this?
Rong-rong *****
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