Do I need proof of funds, lodging, and onward travel for a border run at Mae Sai?

Visa Rules Visa Exemption Border Run Mae Sai Proof of Funds Onward Travel Thailand Immigration Expat Advice Visa Extension

Mar 19, 2018

7 years ago

Rachelle ********

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Hi! Im doing the border run in Mae Sai. I've stayed 60 days so far. Arrived on visa exemption and extended for another 30 days in immigrations. I'm wondering if there's a need for me to be prepared for proof of funds, lodging, and onward travel. Based on what Ive read so far, the chance of them being asked asked is pretty random. If it's best to be prepared, would an electronic copy of bus ticket suffice for proof of onward travel? Thanks in advance. :)

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The conversation centers on the border run at Mae Sai after staying 60 days on a visa exemption and extending for 30 days. The original poster inquires about the necessity of having proof of funds, lodging, and onward travel when crossing into Myanmar and back. Responses indicate that such documents are rarely asked for at this border, with several users sharing their experiences of crossing without needing these proofs. They suggest that if one wishes to be prepared, an electronic bus ticket suffices as proof of onward travel.

Rachelle ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks so much! Did the run and it was easy peasy like you guys described.

7 years ago

Mark *******

Done several Mae Sai runs and never been asked for anything. It's a very casual border with mostly Burmese coming and going.

Just an FYI, Green Bus is a good option to go there and back (if you don't plan on spending some time up there). Catch the 8 am VIP bus there and 2:30 VIP bus back (giving you two hours to do your border crossing and get some lunch). You have to take a song theaw from the bus station to the border (15 baht)...just follow the other foreigners. VIP seats are the first 4 rows on the bus and much more comfortable. Book online and pay at 7-11 within a couple of hours. Your 7-11 receipt is your ticket. Have a good trip!

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7 years ago

Tod *********

While I'm all for being prepared too, the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma does NOT ask for any of the 3-proof-ofz (onward travel, funds, lodging). You can stamp in and out of burma for $10USD or 500baht then stamp right back into thailand

Do keep in mind you can only do TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a year.

7 years ago

Michael ********

I honestly did a Mae Sae run last week and had nothing on me except 1000 baht for bus/food etc. Everything was fine... went out stayed for an hour in dusty Myanmar and turned back.

7 years ago

Steve *******

Always best to be prepared, any proof of onward travel should be fine.

7 years ago

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