Is it possible to do a land border crossing at Mae Sai and receive a 30-day visa exempt entry without proof of onward travel?

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Mar 5, 2018

7 years ago

Ian ********

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I have a British passport SETV which expires on Saturday 10 March 2018 and I plan to do a border crossing at Mae Sai and come back in the same day. Is it still currently possible to do this and get a 30 day visa exempt entry back into Thailand, also without proof of onward travel out of Thailand? 

I have done a search and I know that the rules change quite frequently. I also see that I can pay 10USD at the border crossing into Myanmar.

I have not done a land border crossing in Thailand ever before.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the feasibility of a British passport holder crossing the Mae Sai border into Myanmar and returning the same day to receive a 30-day visa exempt entry into Thailand. It highlights that currently, no proof of onward travel is required for the crossing and that there is a fee of 500 baht or $10 USD for the border stamp. It also mentions the importance of not having exceeded two 30-day visa exempt entries by land in the same year.

Ian ********

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I presume the border is open 7 days a week?

7 years ago

Tod *********

correct (y) it doesn't close for holidayz or weekendz

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Currently the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma requires no proof of funds & no proof of onward travel. It's 500 baht or a crisp $10USD to get stamped in&out of burma.

7 years ago

Tod *********

Did you already extend your 60 day tourist visa entry by 30 days at the immigration office for 1900baht?

7 years ago

Ian ********

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Thanks

@Tod ********

👍👍

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Ian *******

Then the border bounce with burma is the way to go (y)

7 years ago

Ian ********

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Yes

7 years ago

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Ian ********

Tod *********

As long as you haven't done TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land this year you are fine to border-bounce at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma for a 30 day visa exempt entry.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Still possible, last change was 31 Dec 2016.

7 years ago

Ian ********

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Cheers Robert 👍

7 years ago

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Ian ********

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