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How do I extend my stay in Thailand through the Cambodia border, and how long do I need to stay outside the country?
Jun 15, 2025
a year ago
Bianca ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes anyone tried to do in Cambodia border for another extension of 180days ? do i need to stay a couple days before entering back in thailand , ? Any advice please.
Your help Most appreciated. Thank you
Your help Most appreciated. Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the process of extending a stay in Thailand through border runs to Cambodia. Users share mixed experiences and advice, suggesting that a departure and re-entry (for DTV visa holders) grants another 180 days without needing an extension from immigration. There are cautions against relying too heavily on Cambodia for border runs due to current restrictions and reduced operational hours. It is also highlighted that too many border runs might lead to re-entry denial. Extension fees at immigration offices and the necessity of a 90-day report are mentioned as part of maintaining legal status.
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John **************
They are cracking down HARD on too many border runs, agent or not. STOP trying to cheat the system and just do it the right and legal way or is that just too hard?
Too many BR and they will start DENYING you re-entry until you get an ACTUAL Visa.
Too many BR and they will start DENYING you re-entry until you get an ACTUAL Visa.
Graham ******
@John *************
The DTV is an actual visa ;)Stephen ********
@John *************
looks like he has a DTV 🤷Reply to
Stephen ********
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John **********
Be aware that Cambodian borders are currently operating on a reduced time schedule. They are only open from 8am to 4pm on the Thai side and 9am to 4pm on the Cambodian side
Baran ********
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Tony *********
I thought it was a 5 year visa . Why are you paying for extension. You leave after 180 days and come back in for another 180 days and keep doing that for 5 yrs ? Am I wrong here
Simon *******
@Tony ********
you get 180 days per year plus an extension of 180 for 1900bht if required you then need to leave Thailand to get you next 180 day in the next year.Graham ******
@Simon ******
wrong, there is no 180 day per year limit, it is 180 days stamp for every entryReply to
Graham ******
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Roxana ******
@Tony ********
this is how it works. And you also have to do a 90 day report at the Immigration office.Tony *********
@Roxana *****
yes you can't get away from the 90 day report with any visa ... hahahaReply to
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Steve *******
Leaving and entering the country is not an extension.
Extensions are done in country, at immigration offices.
You get a 180 stamp every time you enter Thailand with a DTV. Just fly to Kuala Lumpur or another nearby city and spend the weekend there, instead of sitting in a van all day to go to a border and back.
Extensions are done in country, at immigration offices.
You get a 180 stamp every time you enter Thailand with a DTV. Just fly to Kuala Lumpur or another nearby city and spend the weekend there, instead of sitting in a van all day to go to a border and back.
Roxana ******
Extension at thai immigration office is 1900 Thb, not 10.000 Thb. Where are you getting your information from? 🤣
Steve *******
@Roxana *****
that's obviously a screenshot.Reply to
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Jan ******************
I would have used Malaysian or Laotian landborders right now because of the current situation, or just gone through an airport.
Brett *********
I wouldn't rely on Cambodian border crossings at the moment
Jeremy ********
If you ask anyone in here, their answer will be:
the only way to do it is with an agency that does border runs
the only way to do it is with an agency that does border runs
Stephen ********
Had a customer come across the border yesterday. They said it was quick for non Thais, but the queue for Thais was maybe 1000 long
Jeremy ********
@Stephen *******
you can’t help everyone with a border bounce sheet that’s 20 logs long with no visas purchased If you did then it would bankrupt your business model for 1 person
Even though there is no limitations on border arrivals via air land or sea
Greg ***********
@Jeremy *******
"Even though there is no limitations on border arrivals via air land or sea" . . . . I disagree. There is a limitation, however it is inofficial. . . . . . Although there is no official rule on how long you can stay and how many times you can enter visa-exempt within a 365-days period, the decision to allow entry is up to the border official. If he/she thinks that you are misusing the visa-exempt entry for a longstay in Thailand, he/she can deny entryJeremy ********
@Greg **********
after the first sentence You turned into a hypocrite
I stopped reading your fear mongering diatribe after the first sentence
Stephen ********
@Jeremy *******
I understand, that's why I'm saying that if visa exempt, with history, then definitely use an agent. But if that person has a visa, a DTV as in this thread, then there is no need for an agentJeremy ********
@Stephen *******
you don’t understand business dealing very well If you “help out” that one person you become a mark that can be easily finessed
That will bankrupt your business model
Stephen ********
@Jeremy *******
the guy is asking advice reference his DYV. You commented that the only way he could leave and re-enter would be to use an agent. I'm simply disagreeing in part. That's all 🤷♂️Jeremy ********
@Stephen *******
no what I said was this If you Ask anyone in here they’re answer will be:
The only way to do it is with an agency that does border runs
Now I understand that English reading comprehension is not your strong suit or you would have understood my comment
Stephen ********
@Jeremy *******
wow 🤣🤣Reply to
Stephen ********
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Stephen ********
@Jeremy *******
yes if visa exempt, no if have visaJan ******************
@Jeremy *******
Border run company is recommended instead of trying to do several border runs on your own to get visa exemptions. With a valid visa it’s no issues.Jeremy ********
@Jan *****************
yes yes yes Thailand is the only country where an agent has to hold your hand for everything and you can’t do anything on your own
Jan ******************
@Jeremy *******
I disagree, but you sometimes just need someone to grease the wheels a bit, and for several border bounces that’s just a fact.Jeremy ********
@Jan *****************
just last week I went to an agent to inquire about a D/L they quoted me ฿10k I did it on my own for ฿660
Thailand where everyone needs an agent to do everything for them at all times 🤣🤣
Jan ******************
@Jeremy *******
I generally agree, there’s always someone willing to "help you" for 25-35K baht with something at an actual cost of 1900 baht. I would never use agent myself either. But, a border bounce cost between 3-4K baht including everything and it guarantees you an additional visa exemption. I think that’s a reasonable price for something you in fact sometimes can’t do on your own.
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Gav *********
@Jeremy *******
how do you find a good one of these, pal?Jeremy ********
Gav *********
@Jeremy *******
sorry, I forgot to mention Chiang Mai 😂Jeremy ********
@Gav ********
in CM Myanmar is just a hop skip and a jump awayGreg ***********
@Jeremy *******
Bad advice! The Myanmar borders are closed for foreigners (except Ranong in the south), you can't do the border run there. You need to use one of the nearest borders to Laos. Buy a Lao visa on arrival. They will ask you to stay 2 nights in Laos, which you can avoid by doing the trip with a "Visarun Company" starting out of Chiang Mai. Google it, there are many of these companiesGav *********
@Jeremy *******
I am going for my 30 day extension next week but after that I want to find an agency for a border run.Greg ***********
@Gav ********
all Myanmar borders are closed for foreigners (except Ranong/Kawthoung) You can't do the border run there. You need to use one of the nearest borders to Laos. Buy a Lao visa on arrival. They will ask you to stay 2 nights in Laos, which you can avoid by doing the trip with a "Visarun Company" starting out of Chiang Mai. Google "visa run chiang mai", there are many of these companiesGav *********
@Greg **********
thank you for the help, mate. I appreciate it.Greg ***********
@Gav ********
the Visarun Company will also check your passport on it's recent stamp history. If you got exceedingly many visa-exempt entry stamps, they might be able to tell you how good or bad your chances are. A Visarun Company will not let you board any of their vans if they think you will get denied entry into Thailand. On a DTV one got a valid 5-year visa, it will guarantee a smooth re-entryGav *********
@Greg **********
this is my first time in Thailand. I am going for the 30 day extension this week and then want to find an agency after that. It gives me more time to get everything in order to go for a visa after that.Reply to
Gav *********
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Erica ********
When the DTV holder exits Thailand, then travels to Thailand again, he/ she automatically gets another 180 days. No need to do any extension.
Simon *******
@Erica *******
you get 180 per year not every time you enterErica ********
@Simon ******
: I hold a DTV and I get 180 days every time I enter Thailand.😁Simon *******
@Erica *******
That's great but that wasn't the way the way it was supposed to work ,but if it does that's greatGraham ******
@Simon ******
that was exactly how it was designed to work as a multi entry visaReply to
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