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Can a Chinese national on a visa on arrival get a new visa on arrival by crossing at Mae Sai?

Visa On Arrival Chinese Nationals Mae Sai Border Crossing

Feb 2, 2020

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Hi, asking for a friend... Can a Chinese person currently on a visa on arrival cross the border in Mae Sai to get a new visa on arrival?

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A question has been raised regarding whether a Chinese person on a visa on arrival can cross the border at Mae Sai to obtain a new visa on arrival. Comments suggest uncertainty about the regulations for Chinese nationals at that border. Participants in the thread recommend seeking information from Chiang Mai groups, noting that Chiang Mai has specific resources for Chinese Nationals.

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Chiang Mai has a special center set up for Chinese Nationals

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Robert *******

We had the same question yesterday, i guess you have more chance to find the answer in a Chang Mai group as from there the most runs are made. If you have the answer, please update us.

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Benjamin ******

Why do you ask? Do they want to stay longer because they can't leave because of that virus?

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yes I think it's related to the virus situation in China.

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Tod *********

I don't think Mae Sai let's chinese nationals bounce out and back in at that border for a new 15 day visa on arrival. BUT I am not sure.

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they used to let them do it but that was years ago... I would tend to agree with you.

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