Visa Run

[Dumbski]

I've used their service and recommend it. I didn't really want to do Casinos or anything like that just a quick trip to the border and back.

Left on time, got back early. Comfortable new looking bus, efficient service and quick.

I will say that if you think its going to rain, wear something intelligent on your feet. The water cascades over the floor at the Thai immigration side when it rains at the border point they go to!

HTH,

Quibbler

Do you have to bring an umbrella with you? I have lost 5 of them this year already.

[Lang]

Aren't these technically "entry stamp" runs?

Should experienced TV members be perpetuating this misnomer?

TH

these entry stamp runs are visaruns.

[Baht]

Alcohol drinking is not allowed on this “ThaiVisaRun” bus, it is a quite peaceful trip.

It shouldn't be allowed anyway. Anyone knows if there is a visa run service going to Burma?

[Maestro]

these entry stamp runs are visaruns.

I wonder, what is the name of the visa that these entry stamp visa runners get? The complete list of visa types, I believe, is here:

1. Transit Visa

2. Tourist Visa

3. Non-Immigrant Visa

4. Diplomatic Visa

5. Official Visa

6. Courtesy Visa

Which one of them is it?

Or perhaps these visa runners have a visa already, one that allows them more than one entry within a given period, and they leave Thailand and re-enter in order to activate a new entry of their existing visa. That’s why you call them visa runners. Is that it?

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Maestro

[sniffdog]

These stamps are known as 'transit visa' or 'visa on arrival'. Meant for those without a visa.

Another possibility is with visas based on a multiple entry visa (either TR or Non-Bee).

So the type of visa can be different.

Edited August 22, 2006 by sniffdog

[lopburi3]

1. TRANSIT VISA

1. REQUIREMENT

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes :

- to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS")

- to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.)(category "S") ***

*** Those who are scheduled to stay in the Kingdom longer than one month , Non-Immigrant Visa category “O” can be issued to them

- the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (category "C")

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months

- Visa application form completely filled out

- Recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant

- Evidence of travel from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full)

- Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family)

- Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document

- Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom

- Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary

3. VISA FEE

800 Baht per entry

(Visa fee may be changed without prior notice)

VISA ON ARRIVAL

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 20 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days.

- The applicant must possess means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.

- The applicant must present full paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry

- Visa on arrival is provided at 23 designated international checkpoints and applicants should submit the application form duly filled out and to which his/her recent photograph (2 ½ inches) is attached. The application fee is 1,000 Baht.

[visarunner]

These stamps are considered "Tourist Visa Exemption" .

There is no Visa Run Service from BKK to Mynmar, too far.

Hua Hin residents can go to Ranong/Victoria Point.

Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai resident can go to Mae Sai /Tachilek .

Edited August 22, 2006 by visarunner

[Lang]

Alcohol drinking is not allowed on this “ThaiVisaRun” bus, it is a quite peaceful trip.

It shouldn't be allowed anyway. Anyone knows if there is a visa run service going to Burma?

You can catch a bus from Morchit to MaeSot and return next day.

[TallTravel]

Newbie question:

What is a " VISA RUN ", specifically?

Is there a glossary thread on this site? Anyone care to lead me there?

TIA

[Preceptor]

Anyone knows which boarder does Thai-Visa-Run uses?

I did a visa run with them once & i must say they are good.

But this time i would like to take a drive there & do a boarder run myself.

Anyone who can give me a rough guide on how to get there would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks in advance!

[Lynnx]

this is a easy way to find.

Rama 9 to motoway, Road 7 >>>Road 344 >>>Road 3 >>>Road 317 >>> Road 3210.

[Preceptor]

this is a easy way to find.

Rama 9 to motoway, Road 7 >>>Road 344 >>>Road 3 >>>Road 317 >>> Road 3210.

Hi Lynnx,

Any idea which boarder does Thai-Visa-Run uses?

[Dr. Cop]

TallTravel,

When you enter Thailand you normally get a 30 day Visa, a Visa Run is done when an individual wants to spend more than 30 days in Thailand and dosent want to fly out of the country and then back in. It is usually done on the 28th or 29th day and it is best not to over stay the date stamped on the entry visa.

[TallTravel]

TallTravel,

When you enter Thailand you normally get a 30 day Visa, a Visa Run is done when an individual wants to spend more than 30 days in Thailand and dosent want to fly out of the country and then back in. It is usually done on the 28th or 29th day and it is best not to over stay the date stamped on the entry visa.

Thanks. I expect to be making trips north to some of the other countries, so that ought to take care of itself for some trips to Nepal, Myanmar, China, Japan, etc. Good to know the lingo though...

[Baht]

Hi Lynnx,

Any idea which boarder does Thai-Visa-Run uses?

Thai-Visa-Run goes to Ban Laem, I did my visa with them recently, the border was very quiet.

[OzMan_Bkk]

I do a run with Jack Golf. You'll find their ad in the papers.

B2,000 plus a photo. The trip to Cambodian border is around 4 hours. 90 minute stop over with free lunch and a foot massage. Friendly guides and a new bus with movies. You come back with a tourist Visa for 30 days. Saturday 7am bus is usually full but quiet other times.

[lopburi3]

Unless you are from a very small list of countries you do not obtain a tourist visa at the border (and in no event would it be 30 days). What most people receive is a 30 day permission to stay stamp for there visa exempt status or they enter on a visa they already have and obtain a 60 or 90 day stamp.

[visarunner]

Hi Oz-Man ,

if you are from Bang Na , you do not have to travel so far .

Thai Visa Run leaves from Ekamai @ 09.30 am , cost is also THB 2K ,

or you can even go with the guys from Thai Visa Service ,they leave from On Nut @ 08.00am ,cost THB 1.9K.

Both offer faster service as Jacks.

Edited September 1, 2006 by visarunner

[ronw]

Alcohol drinking is not allowed on this “ThaiVisaRun” bus, it is a quite peaceful trip.

It shouldn't be allowed anyway. Anyone knows if there is a visa run service going to Burma?

the only way i know to get a run to Myanmar[ex Burma]...is from Chiang Mai, or Pai...they go frequently....not too bad a trip from CM....but long , boring, and very tiring from Pai...

have just done one....we left a 2230....and arrived back in Pai just after 1630.....now I am shattered!

[Dumbski]

That sounds like a horrible trip!

[think2]

Hi Oz-Man ,

if you are from Bang Na , you do not have to travel so far .

Thai Visa Run leaves from Ekamai @ 09.30 am , cost is also THB 2K ,

or you can even go with the guys from Thai Visa Service ,they leave from On Nut @ 08.00am ,cost THB 1.9K.

Both offer faster service as Jacks.

any visa run service near Morchit bus terminal?

[visarunner]

No , but the departure places are all somehow easy to reach ,

Sukhumvit Soi12 , Asoke , Ratchada , Ekamai and On Nut are places where these companies leave from.

From Morchit you can take Buses to Aran/PoiPet .

[Lobsterman]

Alcohol drinking is not allowed on this “ThaiVisaRun” bus, it is a quite peaceful trip.

It shouldn't be allowed anyway. Anyone knows if there is a visa run service going to Burma?

Buy a ticket to Tak, and then catch a mini-bus to Maesot. Prepare a 10 dollars note, or otherwise the Burmese will charge you 500 baht.

[kiakaha]

There is absolutely no cause to be concerned.

Thai Immigration makes ample provisions for long term stay in the form of many different types of Non Immigrant Visas.