Is there a Mae Hong Son border run for obtaining a tourist visa for US passport holders?

Mae Hong Son Border Run Tourist Visa Visa Exempt Entry Thailand US Passport Immigration Rules

Oct 8, 2019

5 years ago

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Hello All❣️

Is there such thing as a Mae Hong Son border run in order to obtain a tourist visa (US Passport)? I am aware that the most common location for border crossing is Mae Sai but I have the opportunity to be in that area at the time I need to leave the country and I would like to plan accordingly.

Thank you in advance ❣️

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The message inquires about the possibility of conducting a border run from Mae Hong Son to obtain a tourist visa for a US passport holder. Responses highlight that typically, a tourist visa cannot be obtained through border crossing and recommend visiting a Thai Consulate instead. Additionally, one commenter mentions the importance of canceling any existing visa extensions before leaving the country.

Robert *******

And do NOT forget the cancel your Extension of Stay based on study in Thailand at your local Immigration Office before you make your way abroad.

5 years ago

Iman ********

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@Robert ******

thank you so much ❣️

5 years ago

Robert *******

Correct, there is no fee at Immigration. After you cancel this you can make the border run, get 30 days and yes, you can then apply for the 30 day Extension of Stay.

5 years ago

Iman ********

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@Robert ******

will do. Just to confirm I need to get a letter from my school then report to immigration for the cancellation correct? Is there a fee for this?

5 years ago

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Iman ********

Robert *******

no, you need to visit a Thai Consulate to get a Tourist visa. If you did not make twice a border crossing into Thailand this year without a visa you may get the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry at Mae Sai border

5 years ago

James ********

@Iman ************

you should be able to extend.

5 years ago

Iman ********

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@Robert ******

thank you so much. This will be my first time doing a land crossing. Just to confirm I will be able to extend the visa exempt entry in Chiang Mai for an additional 30 days correct?

5 years ago

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Iman ********

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