Agreement on Cross-Border Travel between Thailand and Myanmar
Thailand and Myanmar have a long-standing relationship in terms of trade and diplomacy. Throughout history, there have been journeys for trade and for the exchange of labor between the two countries owing to their geographical proximity. Therefore, the land route has always been a popular means of travel between the two sides of the border.
As a result, a governmental agreement was made on 24 June 2016 (B.E. 2559) between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar regarding the crossing of the border between the two countries.
The following documents are required for crossing the border:
The authority to issue border passes belongs to the provincial governor or the border district officer, specified in the agreement.
Border passes are granted to Thai and Myanmar citizens residing in the border areas and are specified in the aforementioned agreement.
The conditions for crossing the border are as follows:
It should be noted that the checkpoint at Singkhon allows for a stay of up to 4 days (3 nights). A passport is required for entry and exit at the permanent border checkpoints and allows for travel throughout the country for a specified period of time, in accordance with the regulations of each individual country.
Age/Renewal of Border Pass Conditions
The border pass is valid for up to 2 years and can be renewed for up to 2 years at a time.
The permitted area is limited to the border areas, as stipulated in the agreement attached at the end of this document.
Thai border areas:
Myanmar border areas:
Source: Foreign Affairs Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Asadang Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200.
Tel. +66 2224 6190 /1
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