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Can a UK Citizen Enter Thailand Visa Exempt at the Poipet Border?

Visa Exemption UK Citizen Border Crossing

Mar 13, 2020

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I am currently in Siem Reap and plan to travel to Bangkok next. It seems we will be travelling through the Poipet/Aranyaprathet border. Is it possible to get Visa Exempt entry as a UK citizen at this land border (this will be my second visa exempt entry this year).

I have looked online and there are mixed answers.

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A UK citizen can enter Thailand visa exempt at the Poipet border, even for a second entry within the same calendar year. However, travelers should be prepared to present the "three proofs": proof of onward travel, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds (20,000 THB). There's always a slight chance of additional scrutiny at this border, but many have successfully crossed under similar circumstances.

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Thanks all!

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Gregor **********

most "bad" stories are based on "border bounce" experience, not on entry into Thailand after a stay inside Cambodia. however do get prepared, as I mentioned before, to show the "three proofs" if you don't know what they are, ask now

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proof of onward travel, proof of accomodation, proof of cash (20,000 THB)

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Bob **********

Not the friendliest border to cross but if you only have one this year give it a shot

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Bobby ********

. Yes, I've never been, but most posts on this group have said "avoid this border at all costs"

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Gregor **********

there is always the slight chance that without a visa, you will be asked to show the "three proofs"

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James ***********

2 per calendar yeah is ok, but I haven't done that border for some time now, in theory should be ok, see what others say

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