Do I need to go through immigration in Cambodia if I have a same-day return flight to Thailand from there?

Oct 26, 2017
7 years ago
Barry ********
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Anyone out there know the answer to this question ? If i book a return flight bkk to cambodia the same day ...will i have to go through immigration in cambodia ? Or can i just go straight to the transit gate my return flight is on...? My passports only got one page no room for a big stamp... the question applies to vietnam..as well ????
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The question revolves around whether a traveler needs to go through immigration in Cambodia for a same-day return flight to Thailand. Responses indicate that airlines typically do not permit same-day flights for this route, and alternatives like flying to Malaysia are suggested. There are also discussions about managing passport space for stamps and the use of eVisas. Overall, the consensus is that immigration processes must be followed, and it is advisable to check with airlines or immigration authorities prior to travel.
Amornrat **********
I turn off commenting, OP agreed to follow other member advise and fly to Malaysia. When you come back via airport, I suggest that you prepare THB20k to show and a onward ticket, room rental as well.
Barry ********
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Ok thanks malaysia it is then fingers crossed ..theres room for out in tommorow ..then out on 20 th to london 😊
Cody *******
Hi Barry. It won't work. The airlines explicitly do not allow you to fly Thailand-Cambodia-Thailand in the same calendar day.

Malaysia is ok and you won't have to mess with visas.
Peter ***************
You can apply online for an eVisa to Cambodia, which you just print out and carry with your passport - no page used.
Barry ********
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Ive got 1 full page left so i hope not
Peter ***************
Then you have to get a new passport
Barry ********
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Yes but what i need is a 30 day thai visa in my passport
Barry ********
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Cos im a tosser bob
Barry ********
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Yes jomtien pattaya
Danny **********
Have you already had the current visa extended within Thailand?
Bob *********
Mr. Honour I am just curious as to why you never had the foresight to get extension pages before going on your trip?
David ****************
Some countries (like UK) stopped them decades ago.
Thomas **********
Don't know what country you're from, but I THINK some countries might give you a temporary travel document to tide you over.
Barry ********
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Lifes complicated ..just trying to spare myself 13.000 bht overstay ...laos wouldnt let me in yesterday ...and immigration at nongkhai said the only way was to fly out and in 😕😕😕
Barry ********
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Sounds like my willy david 😂
David ****************
Barry. Japan is the smallest that I’ve ever seen. Maybe 1
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x 1 inch.
Barry ********
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Thanks ..but im not doing anything illegal ..just trying to save myself 8000 bht
Amornrat **********
@Barry *******
I would avoid Vietnam, I think they are not used to people doing a visa run and just want to turn around in Airport.
Barry ********
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Ok thanks everyone for your advise ....
Oscar ******************
Fly to KL, come back and get a new passport in your embassy in Bangkok.
Barry ********
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Thankd danny
Danny **********
@Barry *******
Vietnam is a small stamp.
Barry ********
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Yes .but vietnam stamp looked small..im going to try vietnam or kl ...sadly im a skint old git ..going home in 26 days to get a new passport
David ****************
@Ba***
.in other words, like a large Cambodian-stamp. I think your going to have trouble with only 1 page left on your passport.
Barry ********
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No they just let me back into thailand because i had 2 days left on my visa ..and said i must fly out...as ive done my 2 land crossings for the year
Barry ********
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If anywhere .just gave a normal small stamp i would be ok ..its just a full page on i must avoid
Amornrat **********
if tourist or visa excempt, did you get the 30day extension at Immigration?
Barry ********
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Nong khai just cancelled my exit stamp ..and my visa runs out today
Amornrat **********
did Nong Khai stamp you in 30days or just cancelled your exit stamp? What visa did you use?
Amornrat **********
In KL you can do that TRANSIT thing, just make sure you keep both boarding passes.
Amornrat **********
this I not sure, but you fly to KL and get one boarding pass, in KL you go to transit counter and get your second boarding pass. My husband just did it recently.
Jeremy ********
@Barry *******
you will have to ask them at the airport before you depart Thailand
Barry ********
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Thanks ..so they would give me both boarding passes at bkk??
Phill ******
you need to ask the airline your using.
Jeremy ********
yes you will have to check out of immigration then back in then go and check in for your flight back to Thailand
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