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Can I do a visa run at Mae Sot to get a 30-day Visa Exempt in Thailand?
Need expert advice. Can I do a visa run border crossing at Mae Sot on Thailand/Myanmar location to get 30:day Visa Exempt? I am looking to travel from Khao Kho/ Petchabhun and am presently on a 45 day Visa Exempt stamp expiring on Dec. 24 with U S Passport . Married to Thai National for almost 25 years. I Skipped the 60 day Tourist Visa hassle this year and plan on another 60 Day Thai Family extension next month at Thai Immigration Bangkok office. Please advise. Option 2 from Petchabhun to Laos\Vientienne if Mae Sot crossing not doable? But really want to see SUkothai and Tak province.😎
Answer summary
The original poster is seeking advice on whether they can perform a visa run at the Mae Sot border crossing to obtain a 30-day visa exemption, given their current 45-day visa exemption is expiring. They are married to a Thai national and plan to apply for a 60-day extension based on marriage. Comments highlight that all land borders with Myanmar have been closed for over two years, making a border run to Myanmar unfeasible. Alternatives suggested include obtaining a non-O visa which could lead to a longer extension, as well as a mention of the possibility of traveling by plane to Myanmar.
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Lee *******
You can get a 30 day extension in country.
No need to cross the border
No need to cross the border
Doug ******
OP@Lee ******
Thanks, I know but I am staying longer than 30 day extension. I think the non “O”Thai family visa suggestion will be my best option
Jeremy ********
You get 45 days at all land sea and air border crossings…
Sh***
By Plane to Yangon is fine
Kool *******
Why don't you get a type O extension based on Thai wife. That solves your problems of staying.
Steve *******
@Kool ******
The OP would need a Non Imm O visa before he can get the 1 year extention based on marriage.Doug ******
OP@Kool ******
I think it is for only 60 days. Might be staying longer? Will research.
Gary ***********
@Doug *****
You get 90 days with Non O. Getting it at Savannakhet Consulate is quick and easy.
Pascal *****
by plane you can go Yangon
Michael ********
Myanmar borders still closed
Doug ******
OP
Brandon ************
ALL land borders with Myanmar have been closed to foreigners for over 2 years. A border run to Myanmar is not an option.
Doug ******
OP@Brandon ***********
Thank you…that solves my decision!Activity
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