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Can I apply for a tourist visa at the nearest border from Chiang Mai or do I need to go to Vientiane?

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Dec 11, 2022

3 years ago

Michael *******

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I'm in Chiang Mai and will be making my first run to the border soon. I was planning on going to the nearest border. Would I be able to apply for a tourist visa there (or online) or can I only do that in Ventiane? Also if there is any advice for how to do it (book with a company or just take a bus there and back...) I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

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The user in Chiang Mai is inquiring about the possibility of applying for a tourist visa at the nearest border crossing instead of traveling to Vientiane. The comments clarify that Myanmar land borders are currently closed, and that to obtain a Single Entry Tourist Visa, one must go to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane or the Consulate-General in Savannakhet, as border runs only offer a free stamp for citizens of visa-exempt countries. There are suggestions to refer to local expat groups for travel advice.

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3 years ago

Brandon ************

Make sure you read Tod's recent post about the border near Chiang Mai.

3 years ago

James ********

Myanmar land borders are CLOSED

Carlo **********

Mai Sai ?

Tod *********

has been closed since Mar 23 2020.. NO land borders with Burma are open for foreigners to bounce out and back at <- that means none of them 🙂

3 years ago

Carlo **********

@Tod ********

thanks

3 years ago

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Carlo **********

Ellie *******

By border run, you can get only a stamp for "free" entry if you are nationality from visa-exempt or visa-waiver countries. If you want to apply for Single Entry Tourist Visa, you need to go to the Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane, or the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Savannakhet, then apply for it by paying a fee.to your

How to do it is travel advice and not in the scope of this group. Try to post to expats groups related to your living area.

3 years ago

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