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Can I do a Border Run at Mae Sai as a UK passport holder to receive a 30-day exemption?

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Feb 12, 2018

8 years ago

Lee *******

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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 *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

No, 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

8 years ago

Barry *******

Ah ok. Understood.

8 years ago

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Barry *******

Have you done an extension already?

8 years ago

Yevgeniy ****************

ah ok, thanks

8 years ago

Barry *******

I was going to suggest he get an extension.

8 years ago

Yevgeniy ****************

Does it matter? Even with an extension he can still do it can't he?

8 years ago

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Yevgeniy ****************

Lee *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks very much for your advice

8 years ago

Laurence **********

Yes twice a calendar year. 10 USD crisp note for the Burmese side. Or 500 baht.

8 years ago

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Laurence **********

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