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Can I still do a border run at Mae Sai and how many days will I get?

Mae Sai Border Run Visa Exempt Entry NON-O Visa

Jan 3, 2020

6 years ago

Todd ****

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Anyone knows if border run at Measai can still be done? And if so, are we getting as many days as by air?

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Yes, you can still do a border run at Mae Sai. As of January 1, 2017, travelers can receive 30 days visa exemption when crossing by land, but there is a limit of two entries per calendar year. If you are considering a border run to extend your stay, make sure to plan ahead as visa regulations can change.

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Ashley ******

Hi, just wondering if you ended doing a Maesai run? My family is leaving next week (for good) but we just realized our visa is expiring Sunday. 🤦🏼‍♀️ We we’re thinking of going to the border to get 15 extra days (US passports).

6 years ago

Todd ****

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@Ashley *****

.. I haven't yet. But according to everyone, you should be able to do it twice by land and no limit by air. Good luck!

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Tod *********

since Dec 31st 2016 people get 30 days by land again BUT there is a limit of TWO 30 day visa exempt entries in a calendar year.

This means that as of Jan 1st you can bounce TWO times for 30 day visa exempt entries by land.

No problems at Mae Sai - Tachiliek bouncing out and in.

6 years ago

Tod *********

And it goes without saying that you have to be from one of the 51 countries that actually CAN bounce out and back at a land border to get a 30 day visa exempt entry :P

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Can you perform a border run to obtain an additional 30 days in Thailand after extending a visa exemption?

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