Do I need a reentry permit and a COVID test to cross from Mae Sai to Tachilek for business?

May 30, 2023
2 years ago
Mi *******
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I need to go to Tachilek from Mae Sai (Not for border run, but for business.) I am not vaccinated for CoVid. I have a 1 year visa in Thailand. My question is: will I need a reentry permit to cross over for a few hours? If so, can I get that in Mae Sai? Do I need a covid test? Does anyone know the actual requirements for entry and return?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When crossing from Mae Sai to Tachilek for business, you will need a re-entry permit to return to Thailand, which can be obtained at the Mae Sai immigration office. Vaccination status and COVID-19 testing requirements appear to vary, with some travelers reporting that checks are infrequent, while others have been asked for proof of vaccination. It's advisable to check the latest travel requirements before your journey.
Giorgio ******
yesterday , here , somebody testified that she was asked for proof of covid vaccination , to go to Tachilek.

I was ask for it 3 weeks ago .

don't know if it changed since two or three days ago.
Richard *********
Do you have a 1 year multiple entry non o visa ?

OR

a 1 year Extension based on a 90 day Non O visa?

you dont need the re entry to cross over:

BUT you need the re entry permit to re enter Thailand and keep ur Extension valid:

Accommodations are better in Mae Sai than Tachilek
Paul *******
Many recent reports are that vaccination and Covid proof is no longer checked when crossing into Myanmar at Tachilek. Officially, the requirement is still in place but seems to be enforced only by airlines flying into the country.

For a re-entry permit, you can get it at your local immigration or in Mae Sai. The Mae Sai office is 2 or 3km before the border, same side of the road. Expect a 2-3 hour wait if there's a few people inside the office.

Suggest you get your re-entry permit on day 1, stay the night in Mae Sai or nearby (Golden Triangle, 33km away has better accommodation) then come back the next day to cross the border. On the other hand, if you're intending on spending some time in Tachileik anyway you could always show up at Mae Sai immigration when they first open at 830am and you'll probably be out of there by 930am and in good time to cross the border having most of the day to spend in Tachileik for meetings/business etc.
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