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Can US citizens bounce the Mae Sai border for four months if they already used one of their two annual border crossings?

Jun 16, 2017
9 years ago
Marcus ********
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So US citizens (all g7 countries) get 2 land border crossing per calender year. So if I use my first on in November then can I bounce the mae sai border for 4 months in a row?
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US citizens, along with those from other eligible countries, are allowed two visa-exempt entries per calendar year. While one person in the discussion suggests that it is theoretically possible to bounce the Mae Sai border for four months after using one entry, others mention simpler alternatives, such as obtaining a tourist visa or extending the stay at local immigration. There are various opinions on the cost and hassle of crossing the border frequently versus opting for extensions.
Shayne **********
Or you could get a tourist visa and less hassle.
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Tod *********
that would be the better choice ;)
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Tod *********
44 countries are on the list of countries that can only get TWO 30 day visa exempt stamps in a calendar year. I'm guessing seeing as they specifically wrote it as a calendar year it means from Jan 1st - Dec 31st..
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Tod *********
There are really 45 countries listed here BUT Malaysia is exempt from the rule ;)
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David **********
In theory yes, but TIT
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Jan **********
You can also extend each with 30 days at local immigration
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Davey *******
Do they take us dollars at the border now.last time I went they wanted the 500 baht and wouldn't take dollars.
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Marcus ********
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Ah I see. I was just doing the exchange in my head. I have usd
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Jan **********
It's 500 thb or a 10 usd bill
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Steve *******
You have to factor in your expenses to get to and from the border. I thought the border pass was 500bt at Mae Sai. Personally I would extend at immigration. Much easier.
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Marcus ********
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I would be doing it cause a 350baht border day pass is cheaper than 1900baht.
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Robert *******
Officially you are correct about the 4 bounces. Not correct for only g7 countries, much more countries are legitable to do Visa Exempt Entry.
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