Answered8 years ago
Can I get a SETV from the embassy in Phnom Penh before my flight to Bangkok?
Hi
I went to the embassy in Phnom Penh on Friday morning but it was closed so I won't be able to apply till Monday morning, I'm currently planning on flying to Bangkok on Wednesday morning.
Do you think that would be enough time to get a SETV done before I leave if I explain the situation to them politely or should I try and reschedule my flight.
Is there anything else I can do if I wanted to stay in Thailand till a week or two after New year, like extending a visa exempt or something?
Thanks 😊
I went to the embassy in Phnom Penh on Friday morning but it was closed so I won't be able to apply till Monday morning, I'm currently planning on flying to Bangkok on Wednesday morning.
Do you think that would be enough time to get a SETV done before I leave if I explain the situation to them politely or should I try and reschedule my flight.
Is there anything else I can do if I wanted to stay in Thailand till a week or two after New year, like extending a visa exempt or something?
Thanks 😊
Answer summary
A user is inquiring about the timeline for obtaining a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) from the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh, facing a time constraint before their flight to Bangkok. Responses suggest considering changing the flight due to the processing time and possible delays, recommending alternatives such as entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt entry and extending it if needed.
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Rob ********
OPI went to the embassy today and they said it wouldn't be done before Thursday so I'm going to go back to Thailand and get a visa exempt and extend it.
Thanks for the help. 😊
Thanks for the help. 😊
Tod *********
Most people (as in easily over 80% of the people who use the thai consulate in Phnom Penh use agents there to push paper <- turn in the application packet.
In the past they could "bend the timeline" and get visas issued faster than the 3 days posted on the thai consulate's website
BUT
There are reports that not all of them can do it anymore and most tell you it'll be 3 working days to get your passport back.
This leaves you with several choices:
FIND an agent and see if they can get the visa faster for a fee
Move your flight back so you can get the visa yourself
Enter on a 30 day visa exempt entry and extend that by 30 days for 1900baht at the immigration office.
In the past they could "bend the timeline" and get visas issued faster than the 3 days posted on the thai consulate's website
BUT
There are reports that not all of them can do it anymore and most tell you it'll be 3 working days to get your passport back.
This leaves you with several choices:
FIND an agent and see if they can get the visa faster for a fee
Move your flight back so you can get the visa yourself
Enter on a 30 day visa exempt entry and extend that by 30 days for 1900baht at the immigration office.
Chance *****
You can pay for next day. Fast service. I think...
Richard ***********
Takes 3 - 5 days in PP
Robert *******
Good, I hope you did not pay $ 43 to wait an extra day, or $ 47 to get it on the day mentioned by the consulate. The rules of traveling by land borders changed on 31 Dec 2016 to 30 days for 54 countries with a maximum of 2 Visa Exempt Entries a year. And the double Entry Tourist Visa does not exist at all, so I hope you have the Single Entry Tourist Visa, otherwise it could give some problems when you show it to the Immigration Officer.
Chance *****
I just got back from phnom phen... it's still relevant. The bike shop is still the king of visas.
Ron *******
That link is about as much use as a British Rail time table.
Robert *******
Page is from 2014, lots of old and incorrect information. But the part of the motorbike shop could still be good.
Chance *****
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Brett *********
@Robert ******
from experience it is all done via agents in Phnom Penh or certainly was when I did last. There used to be a fast track but it was still a couple of days to get done I did read somewhere recently they had stopped the fast track but can not remember the sourceRobert *******
Why you think? You know out of experience or where did you read that there is a fast service at that consulate?
Rob ********
OP@Chance ****
thanks I'll ask about that when I'm there.Robert *******
You can come back into Thailand, get the 30 day Visa Exempt Entry, apply for a 30 day Extension of Stay and you're good for 2 months.
Rob ********
OP@Robert ******
that would be perfect actually, thanksRobert *******
Looks to me, you better change the schedule: PROCESSING TIME
3 working days ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)
3 working days ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)
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