Do both parents need to accompany a child for a visa run to Cambodia?

Jan 20, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good Afternoon; my son has to do a visa run. We will be going to Cambodia on Saturday. Should both parents go or can I take him by myself? His unabridged birth certificate has both his parents name on it. I know about my re entry permit. Is there anything else I should prepare and take with? Thank you 🙏🏻

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A parent can take the child alone for a visa run to Cambodia, especially with an unabridged birth certificate showing both parents' names. However, it's important to ensure the chosen border allows for same-day re-entry into Thailand. Additionally, verify if any other documents are required for the trip.

Tod *********

As James pointed out be careful what border you're going to bounce out and back with Cambodia at because some require you spend the night in cambodia before you stamp back into thailand.

SO before blindly striking out for just any old border ask around as far as what one will let you back in the same day.

5 years ago

Amornrat **********

they also can not bounce if on long overstay or changed to new passport while the old one expired. I am disappointed at OP that provided close to zero information in her question, leaving us guessing and question. OP can post picture her (blank the name out) so I can view the history and can advise with more details.

5 years ago

James ********

@Tod ********

the child is only 5 years old ???

5 years ago

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James ********

Why Cambodia?

Which border entry?

His nationality/passport?

5 years ago

Elize ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

yes our visas are sorted and we will go to local immigration offices for a re entry permit

5 years ago

Elize ********

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@Tod ********

yes and with the next 30 days he will go over to Non O. I just need to buy some time. He is 5 years old

5 years ago

Elize ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Please help what should I do? Can I leave on Saturday morning and return on Sunday? After speaking with hubby the 3 of us will go. Only question now is how and to where? Should I speak to a travel agent

5 years ago

Elize ********

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@James *******

we are from South Africa and yes he is on 60 day tourist exemption stamp. Initially it was 30 but we extended it

5 years ago

Elize ********

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Apparently its closer from where we stay in Samut Sakhon? I have not done this before and not sure what border entry. Maybe I should explain more. This is just to extend or renew his tourist visa because he reached the 60 days. Our agents will apply for his non O when we return

5 years ago

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Elize ********

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