Answered4 years ago
Can a Myanmar citizen obtain a 45-day VOA in Bangkok and extend their stay?
My wife's sister is a Myanmar citizen coming to visit in Bangkok. Can she get the 45 day VOA at either Bangkok airport? Can she then extend at Chaengwattana for 30 days? Anyone have recent experience with Myanmar citizens coming for visits? Thanks!
Answer summary
A Myanmar citizen cannot obtain a 45-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand. They qualify for a 14-day entry under a bilateral agreement, which is not extendable. Instead of extending their stay, many Myanmar citizens cross the border and re-enter. However, with a recommendation letter from the Myanmar Embassy, they may apply for a 30-day extension after the 14-day period. It’s recommended for her to seek additional information from Myanmar community groups.
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May *********
After 14 days, with recommendation letter from the Myanmar Embassy , can 30 days extension everytime, those are most myanmar doing extension. She can get more info by asking Myanmar groups.
Vic *********
OPThis was the reason for the confusion -
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May *********
@Bobby *******
Oh oh at the end, not surprise, i got coward reply.Yeah we do so we can update burmese community.
So werido you are. 😂😂 mocking to other
May *********
@Bobby *******
Massive traveler from MM since then, guess why maybe thousands were stamped 14 days were not mistaken.i bet. Said earlier, i only suggest to the trqveler based on actual facts.
If your info wasnt precise they will have difficulties.
Bye
May *********
Ha ha wierdo dude by mocking people. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bobby ********
@May ********
I'm sorry they didn't have the courage to stand up to the IO and state their case. I wouldn't back down, but I'm different.Bobby ********
@May ********
Has anyone actually produced the official document from the MFA when entering Thailand? No I didn't think so. Anyway you said "Bye" three messages ago and still arguing the point. Don't argue with me. I don't give a rat's ass about Myanmar. I just showed the official documentMay *********
@Bobby *******
The reason I am replying to the post is to avoid conflict information and actual stamp. So he or she can arrange the necesaary steps and arrangements. Not argue without actual facts.
Bobby ********
@May ********
Excellent! Keep doing that! Nothing like monitoring the situation to get things done! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣May *********
@Bobby *******
If IOs wrong, why all burmses got 14 days stamp from both airports.We have large burmese commnunity and we keep monitoring this issue since they change 45 days.
Bobby ********
@May ********
I'm not from Myanmar. I was trying to help out the OP with official proof that Myanmar citizens are now entitled to 45 days and have provided the necessary links which shows I am correct.May *********
@Bobby *******
No that wasnt. Check already and IOs confirms the 14 days. Thousand traveler has the same.You are totally wrong.
Vic *********
OPThank you everyone for the replies.
Vic *********
OPAs is typical, confusion reigns.
Bobby ********
@May ********
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/Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for-Visa-Exemption-and-Visa-on-Arrival-to-Thailand.pdfBobby ********
@May ********
If they were only stamped in for 14 days, the IO has made a mistake.May *********
@Bobby *******
Not mistaken but all were stamped 14 days. All not even one got 45.Bobby ********
@May ********
Probably because they're not saying anything to the IO. I'm just pointing out what the current rules areBobby ********
@May ********
Yes. I just said. IOs often make mistakes at the airport. I once came in on an OA visa and got stamped in for 90 days. I checked the date and pointed out that the stamp should be for a year. The IO acknowledged his mistake, voided the stamp, and stamped a new one for a year. Mistakes happen on both sides.May *********
@Bobby *******
All of Myanmar national who are coming for arrival visa git 14 days stamp. All but there is no exception even one.Bobby ********
@May ********
That's official. If an IO makes a mistake at the airport, it's up to the tourist to check their stamp and get it corrected.May *********
@Bobby *******
This is facts of 14 days. Ok? All are facts that cant denied but if you wish you are right will leave your judgement. See this was stamp for mm pp.
May *********
@Bobby *******
You still 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣May *********
@Vic ********
So far no burmese get 45 days stamp, according to the buemese community here.Bobby ********
@May ********
According to this infographic on the Myanmar Embassy website, Myanmar citizens can get the 45 day visa exemption, which sounds the easiest way to enterMay *********
@Bobby *******
Yeah that is why I am explaining those who travel with MM passport. All info are not liable and totally depends on IOs at the airport.Bobby ********
@May ********
I'm just showing what's on the Thai embassy website which clearly states 45 days.May *********
@Bobby *******
According to Immigration Officer (unofficially said) at the airport,the agreements do not come yet and till further notice, they stamp 14 days only and this was updates the yesterday arrivals.May *********
@Vic ********
True but massive amount of burmese flied with 14 days arrival and extended their stay in the way i explained earlier. She or he who can speak burmese can ask Thailand info of Myanmar group ( cant remember the exact name) for info and also agent who can help to get recommendation letter and visa extension services with Approx 3500 baht in the group. Anyhow good luck with the visa.
Kool *******
Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, all come under different entry rules. They get 14 day entries, not extendable, but they simply cross the border and return.
May *********
@Kool ******
Not true , the recommendation letter from The Myanmar embassy they can do 30 days extension that Division 1 at IT square. And still elligable to do 30 days Covid visa extension but needs emb letter every time.May *********
Yeah but not for all but myanmar national can do 30 days extension every month with recommendation letter from theEmbassy and they should write the reason COViD
All myanmar who came here with 14 days Bilatteral agremment are staying this way. All should be done at IT Square not CW.
All myanmar who came here with 14 days Bilatteral agremment are staying this way. All should be done at IT Square not CW.
Brandon ************
@May ********
there is no more covid extension. A letter from an embassy asking for an extension is not the same as covid extension.Vic *********
OPThank you.
Brandon ************
Myanmar citizens do not qualify for visa on arrival. They can enter with bilateral agreement for 14 days. This is not eligible for extension.
Vic *********
OP@Bra****
, thanks for the info. There is some confusion. I'll post the article in a reply.Activity
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