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Can I do a DTV visa run extension through a land crossing in Burma?

Sep 2, 2025
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Shay ******
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Hi guys, did anyone do DTV visa run extention in Burma through land crossing ?
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The conversation discusses the process of doing a DTV visa run from Thailand to Burma, specifically mentioning the Ranong/Kawthaung crossing. Users provide insights on costs and procedures, clarifying that this is not an extension but a new entry for an additional 180-day stay. It is noted that the only open land border is accessible by boat from Ranong, with specific fees associated with the crossing.
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James *******
Yes, I did Ranong/Kawthaung at the end of Feb. 200 baht RTN on the boat or 500 baht for your own boat. 500 baht for the Myanmar immigration office.
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Oli *********
yes, you can do visa runs organised on DTV with
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No problem with DTV.
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Tod *********
Just so you're clear you're not extending anything 😮 What you're doing is exiting the country to get off the current stamp you're on and entering on a NEW 180 day entry stamp. It's not any type of extension just a new entry 🙂

Now as to your question;

The only land border between thailand and burma that's open is the one you get to by boat from the Ranong pier (Ranong/Kawthaung)

It's a tightly controlled exit/entry point and you'll pay what the boatmen want or you won't get out of thailand.

If I'm not mistaken (which I could be 😉 ) it's about 2500baht to bounce out/back at that crossing.
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