How long is the visa exemption duration for UK citizens after a border bounce to Cambodia?

Visa Exemption Border Run Thailand Visa Rules Cambodia Border Bounce UK Citizens Stay Duration Non-Immigrant Visa

Jan 28, 2025

2 days ago

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A little confused about the new visa exemption rules.  I'm going to have to do a Cambodia border bounce in March do I get 60 days back in Thailand or 30 as was before? I'm from the uk. TIA

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A user is seeking clarification on the recent changes to the Thai visa exemption rules, specifically regarding the duration of stay upon re-entering Thailand after a border run from Cambodia in March. Comments indicate that UK citizens entering Thailand via the visa exemption program will receive 60 days of stay, regardless of whether they enter by air, land, or sea.

Henrik *****

a day ago

Stephen *********

Don't use Poipet border. They don't like border bounces.

2 days ago

Ian **********

@Stephen ********

Avoid Poipet they make their own rules

2 days ago

Rolf *********

@Stephen ********

really? I just used Poipet 3 weeks ago without problems.

Where should I go next time? Venetian is a bad choice according to some that had to bribe the officer with 20k baht

2 days ago

Brett *********

@Stephen ********

yes, avoid Poipet

2 days ago

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Brett *********

Stuart *********

You would get 60 days entering visa exempt whether by air, land or sea.

2 days ago

Patrick ********

@Stuart ********

Didn't know 60 days by land and sea.

2 days ago

Stuart *********

@Patrick *******

way back in the yonder years (2016) there used to be a difference. Now there isn’t.

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Stuart *********

Anthony ********

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@Stuart ********

thanks Stuart

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

@Anthony *******

you should use a "border run" service, the Cambodian/Thailand land borders are known for their corruption. A border run agency makes sure that the "wheels are greased", they are your warrant for a seamless border bounce

2 days ago

Brett *********

@Nongnuch *******

i did it yesterday at O'smach. There are "guides" at gate that make it easier. 300 baht tip for a quick peaceful border hop. 500 baht "penalty" for not staying in Cambodia for 24 hours. 1500 baht for Cambodia visa at the border. 30 minutes and I was on my way home.

2 days ago

Nongnuch ********

@Brett ********

well, Chong Chom is known to be a relaxed border. However Poipet, Baan Laem and Baan Pakkad should be avoided if you are on your own

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Nongnuch ********

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