Is it possible to enter Cambodia via road crossing from Thailand to Siem Reap?

Thailand-Cambodia Border Crossing Siem Reap Travel Visa Information Land Crossing Fees Corruption at Borders Aranyaprathet/Poipet Crossing Chong Sangam Border Crossing

Jun 19, 2022

3 years ago

Jim **********

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is it possible to enter Cambodia via road crossing Thailand to Siem Reap? I think I have read its open but the website is saying no, anyone know for sure. Thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can enter Cambodia via road crossing through Thailand, specifically at the Aranyaprathet/Poipet and Chong Sangam borders, both of which are currently open during the day. However, travelers should be aware of potential extra charges for the visa due to corrupt practices at the border. Tour operators may charge an additional $10-15 for processing the visa, and those who challenge this may experience delays as a result.

Robert ******

$99 for Cambodia pass, I think

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Robert *****

1200bt for the visa.

3 years ago

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Steve *******

Yep. The Chong Sangam border crossing is open.

3 years ago

John **********

If you mean the Aranyaprathet/Poipet crossing it's open during the day closed at night

3 years ago

Felix ******************************

Yes but factor in the land crossing tax (fraud) which is where the tour operators, often in collusion with corrupt border stamping people upcharge the visas on the way through. Usually expect $10-15 extra and if you make a scene they will loose face and hold up the whole bus load of people. Happened to us last time when a swedish guy called out their bullshit.

3 years ago

Todd *********

@Felix *****************************

that’s a good deal! I’m all in

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Felix *****************************

The visa on arrival for Cambodia is 1200bt. It gets you stamped in for 30 days.

3 years ago

Carsten ************

@Steve ******

I had to pay 1600,- thb! It's up to the IO and the connected agengy. The Immigration doesn't provide Visas at all. They send you to the agency next door. At least at Cham Yeam check-point it's handeled like this.

3 years ago

Marc ********

@Carsten ***********

Actually it's 30U$

They always try to overcharge. If you have the nerve and just wait and be stubborn you can get it for that price.😅

3 years ago

Felix ******************************

@Carsten ***********

Exactly.

3 years ago

Steve *******

@Carsten ***********

Get the visa at the visa office just before Immigration at Chong Sangam and Chong Chom crossings. Both crossings 1200bt. You can also get an evisa.