Visa Run

Getting your passports re-stamped with a 15 days visa exempt in Mae Sot is truly unique and exciting. Cross the towering brand new friendship bridge into Burma! You can take your bike/motorbike (available at the Phannu House) to the left and go for about 10-15 minutes on a bike and a few minutes on a motorbike on the same road as the Phannu House. You can also ask for a tuk-tuk at the front desk for a set price. Once you get to the gatehouse you can lock up your bike and go to the Thai Immigration window. Get your visa stamped out of Thai, then walk across the bridge and a tour guide will show you the rest of the way, you have to leave your passport in the Burmese Immigration Office and they will leave a slip of paper that you will not want to lose! Enjoy great food and cold beer along the river on the Burmese side at the River Garden you can’t miss it’s colorful facade! There is also a wonderful temple within walking distance on the right, a tour guide can very helpful. After a couple of hours of exploring and witnessing amazing culture that few rarely have seen, it is best to go back to the Burmese Immigration Office, grab your passport and head back to the Phannu House.

Even if your not doing a visa run, the friendship bridge is definitely a Mae Sot Tourist attraction with a huge market on the right side of the bridge if your facing Burma.