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Do I need to provide proof of funds, onward flight, or hotel reservation on a Mae Sai border run?

Mae Sai Border Run Visa Exemption Thai Border Rules Travel to Myanmar Visa Requirements Expat Travel Tips

Jul 1, 2017

7 years ago

Coleman *******

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Anyone do the Mae Sai Border run recently?  

My question is: do I need proof of 20k, onward flight, hotel reservation, and or anything else?  

Or is it just get to the border, pay the $10 or 500 baht to Burma, have a look at the market and return to Thailand for the 30 day exempt?   

Cheers.

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The Mae Sai border run allows travelers to gain a 30-day visa exemption by briefly entering Myanmar and returning to Thailand. Recent experiences suggest that you do not need to provide proof of 20,000 THB, an onward flight, or a hotel reservation; simply paying the fee (500 THB or $10) and returning is typically sufficient. Bring your passport and enjoy the brief visit at the border.

Coleman *******

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ok thanks guys.

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Robert *******

anything else? Your Passport. 😉

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Jan **********

Your second scenario

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Fred *******

You even don't need to go to the market, just pay the Burma and come back.

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Fred *******

no

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Coleman *******

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so no proof of 20k or onward flight?

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