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What are the risks of doing a visa run from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai/Tachileik before my visa expires?

Visa Run Thai Visa Mae Sai Tachileik Tourist Visa Visa Expiration Visa Extension Immigration Advice

Jul 29, 2018

6 years ago

Justin ********

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Looking to do a visa run from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai/Tachileik before my current visa expires (2 Aug.).

Some background info:

- Arrived to Thailand Sep 2017 w/ 6 month ME TR visa.

- After that expired i did visa run to Mae Sai and recieved 30 days which i extended at immigration for another 30 days.

- After that i did visa run to KL Malaysia and got 60 day SE TR visa which i also extended 30 days (expires 2 Aug.)

If i recieve 30 days upon reentry i am planning to return to Australia after that expires, where i will apply for 60 day SE TR visa, because i dont have enough money in the bank to meet requirements of the 6 mth ME TR visa.

Will there be any complications? Or does anybody have any advice?

Thx in advance 😃

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The user plans to execute a visa run from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai/Tachileik before their current visa expires. They have history with visa runs, previously obtaining 30 and 60-day tourist visas, and seeking advice on potential complications with re-entry and extending their stay due to financial constraints regarding visa types. Community comments provide insights on the limitations of land border crossings for visas, personal experiences with similar runs, and alternate suggestions.

Amornrat **********

The land border crossing for 30day entry stamp is limited to 2 in our calendar year, so you ok .

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Mark *******

2 per calendar year for Exempt entries. Does not count if it's for a multi-entry visa and the clock is reset Jan 1.

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Justin ********

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so i wont be able to do another run to maesai until 2019? 😗😯

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Celest ****************

I've never had any problems or questions! I usually get 60 Day tourist visa in Aus $50 buy extension 1800 baht 30 day and visa run 1800 30 day cheaper and by then I go home to work get more money

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Tod *********

extensions are 1900 baht ;)

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Timothy ******

Yo. Justin just go Laos to Vientiane. 1500 for Laos visa and 1,000 for Thai visa. Save your money instead of a flight back home

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Justin ********

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i found some cheap flights home at the end of next month, been a long time wanna taste mums cooking again 😂😭

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