jan2557 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 So I've heard that overstaying your visa in myanmar -- even for a couple weeks -- is no big deal, immigration just charges you USD 3 per day, no troubles. Anyone here done this recently? I'm thinking of overstaying for a few days, maybe a week, and I'll be exiting overland myawaddy into mae sot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtomtom69 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 While I wouldn't recommend overstaying anywhere in the world, yes the overstay fine is US$3 per day (payable also in MMK), but your overstay shouldn't be too long. I heard max. 45 days (or is it 30?). If it's a week or two, shouldn't be a big problem. Personally though, I'd recommend trying to apply for a business visa (just find some company in Myanmar that can "invite" you) then you get 70 days, which can be extended. Might be a better option for you. Otherwise, leave after the 28 days that a standard Myanmar visa allows, apply for another one in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, then re-enter Myanmar. There is no limit to the number of times you can do this, though it is a little inconvenient. I'm friends with one of the chiefs of the Myawady immigration office. He told me that often, overstaying backpackers were allowed to leave without paying a fine, because "they didn't have enough money". Having said that, I would recommend being apologetic and paying the fine. Thailand by contrast, is no longer tolerant of overstayers like it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan2557 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 If I do overstay, it will only be a few days; I'll gladly pay the $3 per. I'd imagine repeatedly entering thailand (in order to get myanmar visas) might eventually draw a bad reaction from thai immigration, given the way things currently are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan2557 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Update: exited Myanmar at myawaddy with 6 day overstay,paid the fine/fee,no problems. You will save a little money if you pay in USD as opposed to the higher rate in kyat of 1300 MMK per day. Also you will be asked for a photocopy of your passport's information page, Myanmar visa,and entry stamp, but these can be done at a nearby shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 1,300 kyat lot less than $3 1,180 kyat = $1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan2557 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sorry,my mistake. They converted my overstay fee of $18 to mmk at a rate of 1300 mmk per USD -- well above the going rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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