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Do I have to stay overnight in Cambodia for my METV visa run?

METV Visa Run Cambodia Border

Jan 6, 2020

6 years ago

Stijn **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey, i am on a METV and have to do a visarun tomorrow. I am planning to go to Had lek. Do i have to stay in cambodia or can i come back the same day? I heard there is some new rule, but not completly clear what is what. Thanks in advance!

Greets, 

Stijn

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning a visa run to Had Lek while on a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) and inquires whether they can return to Thailand the same day. Responses indicate that recent Thai immigration rules may require staying overnight in Cambodia, as experienced by a commenter. However, there are differing opinions, with some suggesting it's not necessary to stay the night. Overall, participants in the thread encourage caution and preparation regarding visa requirements.

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James ********

As the OP has options and helpful advice. Good luck..safe travels.

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6 years ago

SteBu ******

6 years ago

Ron *******

Tourists always in a hurry. Anybody would think you need to rush back for work the following morning 🤔

6 years ago

Stijn **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all for the quick responses! I will make sure i am prepared to spend the night and of course i will provide some feedback on this topic in the coming days.

6 years ago

Joris *********

@Stijn *********

oh and at the Banpuggard border.I read that you don't have to stay the night..

6 years ago

Joris *********

@Stijn *********

thanks, I'm planning to do the exact same thing from Koh Chang next month.. oh and btw I'm also Belgian😇

6 years ago

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Ellie *******

@Stijn *********

Not sure this helps....

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6 years ago

Raúl *******

@Stijn *********

a friend was last week there and he was forced to spend one night in Cambodia before coming back to Thailand once again. Rules coming from the Thai immigration btw, not from the Cambodian one, as far as I understood.

6 years ago

Robert *******

NO, Thailand does NOT have a rule that you need to stay minimum 1 night outside Thailand before you can come back. The rule that you can not leave Cambodia directly after you entered Cambodia is NOT made by the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau.

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Benjamin ******

I'm guessing a border hop to get another 60 day entry, right?

6 years ago

Stewart ***************

Kanchaburi was really easy and painless.

6 years ago

James ********

Try these folks for border run...Good Luck

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