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Can I Drive to Mae Sai for a Visa Extension Before My Visa Expires?
Hey there! Visa expires Sunday. Was wondering if we can drive to Mae Sai and get an extension? Has anyone done it lately? I’m a US passport holder.
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The user asks if they can drive to Mae Sai for a visa extension, noting their visa expires soon. Commenters suggest that as a US passport holder, they can cross the border at Mae Sai for a 30-day reentry, indicating it's a common option for those in Chiang Mai.
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James ********
FYI...this is what a visa run company says about it...from Bangkok.
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James ********
As you live in Chiang Mai ...it is the closest border to cross and reenter. You will get 30 days upon reentry.
Ashley ******
OPA 60 day tourist
Ashley ******
OPNope...we didn’t look at it closely.
James ********
@Ashley *****
and you did not extend it for 30 days at Thai Immigration?Activity
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