Do I need any documents besides my passport for a border bounce from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai on a METV?

METV Mae Sai border run visa requirements document requirements Thailand immigration

Aug 29, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi there, quick question. 

I’m on a METV and going to Mae Sai from Chiang Mai tomorrow to do border bounce. Do I need any documents/proof of funds/proof of address? Or just my passport?

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A user asked whether they need any documents like proof of funds or address for a border bounce from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai on a METV. Comments indicated that no additional documents were required, just the passport. Earlier experiences shared by others confirmed that the process was quick and successful without needing proof of funds or lodging, just paying a fee of 500 baht or a pristine $10 for the border stamp.

Ciara ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Great thanks for your help guys!

6 years ago

Tod *********

nope, you don't need anything at that border, to bounce in and out. It costs 500baht or a pristine $10 dollar US bill to get stamped in and out of burma.

6 years ago

Philip *********

It is an easy border but being a suspenders and belt guy I care the 20,000

6 years ago

Kevin ********

@T**

...55! Yes it's true.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Kevin *******

two different countries entirely

6 years ago

Kevin ********

Really?? Cambodia tries for 1500b or $35 each way...plus 300b if you don't stay overnight. Oy.

6 years ago

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Kevin ********

Cheryl *******

I did this border run on my METV last week. I was not required to show proof of funds, onward travel or lodging. It was a fairly quick process. I took the 8 am bus to Mae Sai and the 3:30 pm bus coming back.

6 years ago

Cheryl *******

@Ciara ***********

You will need your passport at the bus station to book your tickets

6 years ago

Cheryl *******

@Ciara ***********

No, I went to the bus station. Its Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Station.. I sent you a PM with the detailed directions

6 years ago

Ciara ************

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@Cheryl ******

one last question sorry, did you book your ticket online? The website will not let me proceed to payment and keeps saying I need to enter phone number. But there is no field to fill in phone number

6 years ago

Ciara ************

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@Cheryl ******

ok great, thanks for the advice!

6 years ago

Cheryl *******

@Ciara ***********

I personally wouldn't take a chance. Once you get through immigration on the Burma and Thai borders you still need to catch a songtow back to the bus station... our songtow was stopped a couple of times by the police checking id's....

Our bus arrived an hour later than expected and we had about an hour to spare... we would have missed the 2:30 bus.

Also, I highly recommend that you pre-purchase your tickets a few days BEFORE you leave... our bus was fully booked

6 years ago

Ciara ************

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Cheryl do you think I would be stuck for time if I got the 2.30 bus back to Chiang mai?

6 years ago

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Kevin ********

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