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Can I do a Border Run at Mae Sai as a UK passport holder to receive a 30-day exemption?
Im a UK passport holder and am looking to do a Border Run at Mae Sai this weekend to receive a 30 day exemption. Is this possible? Please advise. Thanks in advance
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A UK passport holder is inquiring about the possibility of performing a Border Run at Mae Sai to obtain a 30-day visa exemption. The discussion includes advice on visa types, mentions of other users' visa statuses such as Non Immigrant B Visas, and information about fees for crossing the Burmese border.
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Lee *******
OPNo, i have a Non Immigrant B Visa and it is due to expire on the 19th February. I want to get 30 days exemption before i apply for a ED visa Barry Mutch
Barry *******
Ah ok. Understood.
Barry *******
Have you done an extension already?
Yevgeniy ****************
ah ok, thanks
Barry *******
I was going to suggest he get an extension.
Yevgeniy ****************
Does it matter? Even with an extension he can still do it can't he?
Lee *******
OPThanks very much for your advice
Laurence **********
Yes twice a calendar year. 10 USD crisp note for the Burmese side. Or 500 baht.
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