Can I extend my 30-day tourist stamp and then do a border run to Myanmar for another 30-day entry?

Nov 4, 2017
7 years ago
David ********
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I just arrived with a 30 day tourist stamp (USA passport ). I plan to buy a 30 day extension from immigration in Chiang Mai.

At the end of the extension can I make the border run to Myanmar and get another 30 day tourist stamp?

Thanks.
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A traveler with a 30-day tourist stamp in Thailand can extend their stay by purchasing a 30-day extension from local immigration services. After the extension period, they can perform a border run to Myanmar to obtain another 30-day tourist stamp, as each Visa Exempt Entry can be extended once. Travelers are allowed to make two border runs per calendar year to acquire new Visa Exempt entries.
Jeremy ********
Why didn’t you just pay the $200 for the 6 month METV
Jason ******
@Jeremy *******
It's 60 days plus eligible for a 30 day extension for 1,900฿, so people can stay a total of 90 days without having to worry about leaving the country
Jeremy ********
@Lopez ****
its every 60 days with the 6 month METV
Jason ******
Jeremy Miller but you still need to leave Thailand after 90 days. so if your deciding to just stay and not travel anywhere that would make the SETV easier to obtain
Jeremy ********
I guess
Jason ******
@Jeremy *******
Yes, but lots of people have problem with providing the bank statement. I think you need to show at least $7,000.
Jeremy ********
@Lopez ****
I showed a plane ticket, bank statement, 2 Passport pics, and filled out the form paid $200 and picked it up the next day....super easy
Jason ******
A lot of documentation is required to get approved for that. Bank statement showing sufficient funds, letter from employer. Lots of stuff not everyone can provide, so the SETV is much less hassle for the same amount of 90 days before leaving
Michael ********
Or get a tourist visa at Laos if you want to stay longer. 60 + 30 = 90 days.
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you.
Robert *******
Yes, you can do. Each Visa Exempt Entry can be extended with 30 days once at local Immigration. You can make 2 border runs a calendar year to get a new Visa Exempt entry.
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you.
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