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Are the Myanmar borders closed for visa runs currently?

Myanmar Visa Border Run Visa Extension

Mar 17, 2020

5 years ago

Rong-rong *****

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I was planning to go to Kawthoung, Myanmar for Visa run tomorrow and was informeHere d the Myanmar borders are closed.  Is this true?  

I just found this link which is very useful.  We all can get at least 7 days extension without border run!

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The original poster is inquiring about the status of the Myanmar borders for a visa run, mentioning that they heard the borders are closed. They also shared a link indicating that extensions can be obtained without leaving the country. The comments discuss various perspectives on the border situation, including questions about nationality and experiences of other users.

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Maybe someone did nor tell the Myanmar boarder that is was closed . My friend just did the run today.

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Tod *********

That is the recent update on the IATA website (which is about flying in BUT concerns entry to burma)

MYANMAR - published 15.03.2020

1. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Myanmar can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.

2. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.) on any Chinese airline can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.

3. All passengers arriving from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain are subject to quarantine in isolated hospital for 14 days.

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Kadin ******

is a visa run necessary under the current circumstances ?

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Kadin ******

thanks for your advice !

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Kadin ******

i agree a lot of gossip, i just prefer not to go on any border now and stay calm. I dont think that they will punish for overstay.

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Kadin ******

urkraine and i have a multi entry visa.

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Tod *********

What is your nationality?

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Tod *********

And what is your nationality?

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Rong-rong *****

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American

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Tod *********

Christ I had to Google it to find out. How about you just say you're border bouncing in Ranong :P (seeing as you can't BUY a visa in Myanmar)

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Tod *********

and who informed you this?

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Rong-rong *****

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Someone from Koh Phayam

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