What information do I need about Myanmar visas and staying in Kawthaung for a visa run?

Myanmar Visa Visa Run Kawthaung Ranong Border Crossing Travel Advice Island Tours Local Guides

Jul 10, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

May I introduce myself, my name is Nai Nai from Kawthaung opposite side of Ranong. I am working as a local guide(Licensed) and running some Island tours in the high season. 

If you want to know some information about Myanmar Visas/Visa Run and the island tour, you can ask me I am happy to help with this. If you have guys who want to stay overnight during their visa run in Kawthaung, Myanmar, do contact me I can help them if they want.

Thanks

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Nai Nai, a licensed local guide from Kawthaung, is offering assistance with information regarding Myanmar visas and visa runs. He provides insights on staying overnight in Kawthaung and can help with island tours. The community discusses the current limitations on Myanmar border crossings and expresses concerns about travel safety due to civil unrest in the region.

Frank **********

I tend to avoid countries that are embroiled in civil strife. Not worth the risk.

a year ago

Todd *********

@Frank *********

fair enough! I give USA a wide berth also. Crazy place

a year ago

Tom ********

@Todd ********

I agree it's rumored that some Americans even carry guns for their own protection. I can't imagine living in a country where you might have to defend yourself.

a year ago

Todd *********

Tom Boxler sad state of affairs for sure

10 months ago

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Todd *********

Frank **********

@Todd ********

especially the west coast and about half the east coast lol

a year ago

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Frank **********

Paul *******

Only Myanmar border crossing currently open to foreigners.

a year ago

Nigel *********

Has immigration opened up at Andaman club now. Is this can option

a year ago

Todd *********

Where can you stay for the border bounce there? Is Myeik islands accessible from there? Would use this for border bounce but prefer to stay for a bit in Myanmar

a year ago

Richard *********

@Todd ********

theres a few hotels/ restaurants right next to the pier

a year ago

Tour ******************

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@Todd ********

Border bounce is a kind of entry permit, we call EP. EP permit you can stay 2 weeks at the border town where the town you border bounced but you are not allowed further outside of the town. Yes, to the Myeik Islands accessible from the Kawthaung-Ranong border checkpoint because Kawthaung is the main gateway into the Mergui Archipelago. But you need E-visa or embassy visa to go visit the Mergui islands.

a year ago

Tour ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Your welcome sir. Yes, I stay in Kawthaung, and there are some nice hotels.

a year ago

Todd *********

@Tour *****************

ok - thanks very much for this!!! The town you stay in is Kawthaung? Nice hotels there? And we definitely plan to visit Mergui this year. Thx 🙏

a year ago

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Todd *********

Brandon ************

I really wasn't sure about approving this post. And it might still get removed.

But we have very limited information on the available Myanmar border crossings that are open, and I believe there's only one currently available.

So I decided to let this post on for now, and any discussion or questions about the specific Kawthaung / Ranong border crossing go in the comments here or you can reach out directly to the op.

@Tour *****************

Please do not advertise through additional posts or comments in the future or you will be at risk of being reprimanded or banned. But you can answer questions that people may have etc.

a year ago

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Brandon ************

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