VISA-RUN / INFORMATION

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When entering Thailand most visitors (citizens of 40 visa exempt countries) receive a free tourist visa "on arrival" valid for a period of up to 30 days. If you wish to stay longer a two month tourist visa can be applied for at any Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence or other countries outside Thailand (Victoria Point can't do this). A tourist visa can be extended by one month whilst you are in Thailand on the payment of around 1,900 Baht at any immigration office (Ranong can do this).

A border crossing at Ranong entails a ferry journey across the mouth of the River Chan to Burma (Myanmar). The scenery here is quite spectacular and worth the visit by itself. With a reduced fishing fleet, reduced trade, the Ranong Port is not as bustling as it was, but never-the-less still an interesting place to visit. While Victoria Point, where you land in Burma provides a glimpse of a different culture, as well as a chance to pick up some bargains.

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Remember the cost of the Transit Visa in Burma is US$10, which can ONLY be paid with a new, crisp, clean US dollar notes that has no tears or nicks on the edge. There is no official Money Exchange in Ranong to obtain US Dollar notes. ( your guide can help with this )

March 2006: Thailand Visa overstay now 500 Baht per day!
October 2006: Thailand Visa extension 3 x 30 day, then must leave Thailand for 90 days!
Note: You cannot apply for non-immigrant visas in Ranong, except "O" visas.

GETTING THERE

Burma Check Point

VISA RENEWAL or VISA RUN is cheap and easy in RANONG.

An EXPRESS DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE will cost you 300 or 400 baht + $10

The boat leaves everyday at
* 9:00am * 11:00am * 1:30pm * 4:00pm
(*Boat times may vary due to weather conditions.)

VISA RUN Boat

REMEMBER: MONSOON waters can be rough so using these services is very safe.

REMEMBER THE TIME DIFFERENCE

THAILAND

MYANMAR

Due to the law of BURMA. Foreigners RENEWING their THAILAND TOURIST VISA are permited to travel only 5KMS of the pier and stay for 15 days and 14 nights. So you don't get to see much....go to our BURMA/MYANMAR INFORMATION section and see about traveling further into mainland and coastal BURMA.

REMEMBER, BURMA has different laws than Thailand. Be very careful what you buy on the streets. It could could give you alot of problems.

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