Can I Fly from DMK to Siem Reap and Back on the Same Day for Visa Exemption?

Visa Exemption Thailand Visa Non-Immigrant Visa

Mar 20, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Can I fly out from DMK to Siam reap and return back to DMK 3-4 hours later 

To gain a visa exempt?

Or do you have to return the following day?

British passport holder.

Current SETV will expire on the 30th.

Already extended at immigration.

Thanks in advance and apologies to bother you in this difficult time.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question concerns the ability of a British passport holder to fly from DMK (Don Mueang International Airport) to Siem Reap, Cambodia, and return on the same day in order to gain a visa exemption for Thailand. There are comments suggesting that under normal circumstances, staying at least 24 hours in Cambodia is required for visa purposes. Additionally, there are issues relating to airline policies on same-day returns, with some airlines requiring proof of hotel bookings to allow travel.

Pavol *******

I am on the way there already. I will be there from 20.03. to 21.03. and on Thai Smile Airways had problem and wouldn't issue my boarding pass without proof of hotel booking. I asked what's the problem and they said they don't allow fly there and back within same day. I will stay there one day but they want to be sure and want to see hotel booking.

5 years ago

Shane *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for all your reply’s I’ll look into Yangon and a express visa

5 years ago

Steven ********

@Pavol ******

were you able to get a Cambodian visa with no problems to do this?

5 years ago

Robert *******

Fires Fly, please, keep advice to the rules.

Fake tickets or hotel bookings is not the way forward, after all people have to sleep somewhere during a overnight trip.

And not all love the carton box under the bridge

5 years ago

Steven ********

@Fires ****

problem is it's too late now to get a flight to Siem Reap today, so has to be tomorrow. And if they don't allow the same day come-back then it will be the 22nd when the health certificate/insurance requirement come into play. Really wish I had know this morning grrrrr

5 years ago

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Steven ********

Ellie *******

You need to stay 24 hours in Cambodia when you enter at Siem Reap Airport. (At least under normal circumstance)

5 years ago

Steven ********

do you need a visa to do that?

5 years ago

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Steven ********

Robert *******

Depending on passport you might be able to fly to Cambodia.

But be aware it is only 30 days, time to plan the next step.

5 years ago

Shane *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

I understand.

Unfortunately I was awaiting my letter from the ministry of education to apply for my non-b ED visa.

But we all know what happened to Malaysia.

Thanks for your help

5 years ago

Sugar **************

@Robert ******

where in Cambodia? Could you share where you got this info?

5 years ago

Steven ********

UK allowed?

5 years ago

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Steven ********

Conner *******

Right now it looks like Yangon is a sure way to turn around by air until March 22nd. Don't take this as 100% certainty but this is based on what Air Asia told me at Yangon airport today. Hoping all goes well as I arrive back in Bangkok this evening.

5 years ago

Steven ********

you have to get a visa in advance right for Myanmar? How long does that take?

5 years ago

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Steven ********

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