Unanswered7 years ago
What preparations do I need for a visa run to Mae Sai?
Hello, I’m doing a visa run to mai sae on Monday. What to prepare, bring, place to have lunch... do I need exact change? What currency? Pictures? Forms? Thanks 🙏
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The user is seeking advice about their upcoming visa run to Mae Sai, including what preparations to make, necessary documents, currency needed, and where to eat. Commenters highlighted that specific visa-related information hinges on the user's nationality and previous border runs, stressing that buying a visa at the Mae Sai border is not possible.
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Tod *********
I messaged you but you didn't read it :/
Post your question on a Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai f/b group. The people in those groups bounce out and back in at Mae Sai and can give you all the advice you need.
Post your question on a Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai f/b group. The people in those groups bounce out and back in at Mae Sai and can give you all the advice you need.
Robert *******
Sorry this page is for Thai visa advice. Without any information it is impossible to give advice and how much for a border run and what currency you have to use in Thailand are not visa related.
River *******
OPHow much and what currency?
Robert *******
You can not buy a visa at the Mai Sea border. And it all depends on what the country of origin of your passport is and how many times you did a border run this year to get a Visa Exempt Entry and on your current stay.
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