Answered8 years ago
Do I need any documents besides my passport for a border bounce from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai on a METV?
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?
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?
Answer summary
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.
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Ciara ************
OPGreat thanks for your help guys!
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.
Philip *********
It is an easy border but being a suspenders and belt guy I care the 20,000
Kevin ********
@T**
...55! Yes it's true.Tod *********
@Kevin *******
two different countries entirelyKevin ********
Really?? Cambodia tries for 1500b or $35 each way...plus 300b if you don't stay overnight. Oy.
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.
Cheryl *******
@Ciara ***********
You will need your passport at the bus station to book your ticketsCheryl *******
@Ciara ***********
No, I went to the bus station. Its Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Station.. I sent you a PM with the detailed directionsCiara ************
OP@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 numberCiara ************
OP@Cheryl ******
ok great, thanks for the advice!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
Ciara ************
OPCheryl do you think I would be stuck for time if I got the 2.30 bus back to Chiang mai?
Kevin ********
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