Is it advisable for expats with a history of visa issues to apply for a tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Cambodia?

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Oct 25, 2019

5 years ago

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In recent days there have been reports of members ...with a visa entry history...planning to use the Thai Embassy in Cambodia to obtain an added Tourist Visa. In reply we have advised against going to Cambodia....this is why...as posted by a gent with a history of living in Thailand by uses of all kinds of visas, extensions and visa exempt entries.

Now his major concern will be...Will Thai Immigration admit him this day at DMK with his history. 

We urge members to ask advice before trekking on your own.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Recent discussions highlight the challenges faced by expats with extensive visa entry histories who consider applying for a tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Cambodia. A community member raised concerns about the possible denial of entry at DMK airport, emphasizing the importance of seeking advice before pursuing visa options. While experiences vary, some members shared insights on the high financial requirements and processing delays at the embassy. Ultimately, there are mixed reports on success with visa applications under these circumstances.

James ********

To update I read they let him in and stamped him for 2 mths. Wow, miricles do happen.

5 years ago

James ********

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And as the visa runner is back in Thailand...

commenting closed.

5 years ago

Bert *******

so the IO can over rule the "VOID WITHOUD PREJUDICE" stamp on the visa? wow i didnt know that.

5 years ago

James ********

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James Bailey he had no visa...why 60 days ...maybe 30+30 extension?

But he says ImmOfficer accepted the voided Tourist Visa and stamped in for 60 days...WOW

5 years ago

James ********

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@James *******

lucky day😉

5 years ago

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James ********

Muppet. He states "This entire experience has been unpleasant since I never read any rules or stipulations we foreigners can be denied like this.".... Maybe he lives under a rock in CM?

5 years ago

Robert *******

Shit my Admitted to Stay date is near. No worries Thai Immigration will have mercy with me if I show the picture of the cat getting fed by my new girlfriend in the condo I bought. And if I show a second picture of the big car on the parking lot, ready to get me home I will get another Admitted to Stay stamp. Just listen once to an old grumpy man, who noticed and learned in life: Do NOT invest lots of money if you do NOT have a valid reason to stay in that country, they day you will be denied entry and LOSE your investments can come. First invest in a permit to stay.

5 years ago

James ********

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@Robert ******

wise words indeed😉

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James ********

Tod *********

The thing is it is NOT a bad consulate to deal with IF you don't have a history of living here on back-2-back visa exempt or tourist visa entries.

True they do have a high financial requirement for a tourist visa (1000USD in a bank account) AND they do take 3 days to get your passport back (turn it in one morning, pick it up two days later in the afternoon) butt that's about it.

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