Unanswered9 months ago
Is it safe to do a visa run to Cambodia now?
Is Cambodia ok for visa run?
Summary so far
The consensus is that doing a visa run to Cambodia is not advisable at this time. Many comments express concerns about closed land borders, potential issues re-entering Thailand, and overall safety due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Several users recommend alternatives like flying to Vietnam or Laos, rather than attempting to cross into Cambodia, which is reported to be a dangerous area.
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李**
never try never know, dont just listen to people
ชนัญชิตา ********
Go to lows
Colin *******
Dangerous place at the moment
Markus *********
Was 10 days in Vietnam 😉
Paul ***********
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Rob *********
I wouldn't use the term 'visa run'
I am just back from 3 week holiday in Vietnam, I always have a printed holiday itinerary with me. The immigration officer was pleased when I offered it to him to check. Confirming 3 cities visited in Vietnam, my accommodation locations and my home flight return date
I am just back from 3 week holiday in Vietnam, I always have a printed holiday itinerary with me. The immigration officer was pleased when I offered it to him to check. Confirming 3 cities visited in Vietnam, my accommodation locations and my home flight return date
Ove ********************
But what is this ? Every body say the bordder to Cambodia is closed and there is a war going on, and the border to Cambodia is closed ???
Rob *********
Only if you want to end up being enslaved and tortured in a Cambodian scamming compound 🤷♂️
Khun **********
Not a good choice for a visa run better go to Laos
Anthony *******
Go to Myanmar
Lili ********
Fly to Singapore by Scoot first thing in the morning, spend the day at jewel mall inside Changi airport and come back late evening. You can leave your backpack at one of the counters on every floor of the mall. The metro comes right inside the airport and you can buy a card for S$5 and add S$10 and travel outside the airport into the city for the day and come back.
Roberto ************
Visa Run is a thing of the past! Y’day Thailand has elected a new government ! One of their priorities will be to block all movement towards Cambodia, and... there's a kind Berlin Wall project in the works! It's official and not a hoax!
Dan *******
Yep. There stacking storage containers at the border. Saw that on the news. Thailand ain’t playing around. They mean business.
Donald **********
Dan Brown Looks like Anutin Charnviraku will be back as PM following the elections so can only see a toughening in Immigration rules rather than a relaxation.
Rudy ********
By air, yes
Tim ********
How about getting the correct visa for your stay????
Dan *******
Yes. He should get the
“ I’m and entitled Pompous arsehole” visa like you , huh ?
“ I’m and entitled Pompous arsehole” visa like you , huh ?
James *********
Stefnir, let us know what you eventually do, and report back to us here, Please.
Best Wishes 🙏
Best Wishes 🙏
ConfidentR***********
Air yes land borders closed
Leonard *******
Yes as long as you keep running to any border away from Thailand, lol
Robert *********
I purposely avoided it .
There are harsh feelings .
Didn't want to risk a upset IO,probably over cautiose...but it worked well ...lao
There are harsh feelings .
Didn't want to risk a upset IO,probably over cautiose...but it worked well ...lao
Alison ********
On a plane
Bazaar******
I expect you are so out of touch with what's happening in Thailand and with "visa runs" you should probably just return to your home country now before you get deported 😎
Alexander ***********
The only country that it is recommended NOT to arrive from 🙏🏼
Even Fast Track is more expensive when arriving from Cambodia.
Even Fast Track is more expensive when arriving from Cambodia.
Mpd *******
No
Nimman ********
It depends on how much time and money you want to spend. Try flying to Penang, street food heaven and affordable, avoid Cambodia.
Toto *****
Definitely Yes
Toto *****
Absolutely yes
Simon **********
Somebody said there was a war on…. In any event, I did it once and it was a hideous long experience that I would never do again. Jump on an airplane and have a day or two somewhere else rather than just sitting in a mini bus for a whole day.
Tom ********
Not by land.
Stefnir *************
OPI think we shall drive to Laos instead.
Brandon ************
@Stefnir ************
just know that pretty much all land borders with Laos no longer allow you to leave Thailand and return the same day. They require you to spend 1-2 nights in Laos. Also if you enter Thailand by land with visa exempt, you are not permitted to get any tourist extension.
Dan *******
You’re going to encounter problems reentering Thailand from Laos. Heard the border is closed for border crossings for visa runs. Check with immigration first , up to you.
Toto *****
No , wrong choice !!!
If you paid a visit, you would definitely love Cambodia and might choose to live in Cambodia.
visa in Cambodia is pretty easy and cheap and if you wanna live, it is easy to prolong your visa
If you paid a visit, you would definitely love Cambodia and might choose to live in Cambodia.
visa in Cambodia is pretty easy and cheap and if you wanna live, it is easy to prolong your visa
Donald **********
Toto Cam he could easily get a job in a scan centre.
Greg ***********
Toto Cam I do not think he wants to apply for a visa in Cambodia. He means he wants to do a border-run. He obviously does not know the difference between a visa-run and a border-run
Alex ********
I thought that visa run was a no no, after the new immigration rules.
This year I arrived with a multi entry visa and they complained about my last year use of visa run.
This year I arrived with a multi entry visa and they complained about my last year use of visa run.
Dan *******
Wow. Sorry to hear that. I encountered a problem with immigration , when I entered Thailand in October , last year. Immigration officer said I’d need a proper visa next trip. My plan was to get the METV. I don’t really want the DTV. Expensive and I don’t want to take courses that I’ll never have use for.
Stefnir *************
OPAlex Victor I always have 90 days visa when I come to Thailand but I and my thai wife stay for 4-5 months every year and I have had no problems to do this once every year.
Greg ***********
Stefnir Þorfinnsson then why do you not just apply on Immigration, before your 90-days stay permit expires, for a 1900 THB fee to the "60-days extension based on family visit"? You do not need a border-run. Just stay in Thailand and apply. You only have to prove on Immigration that your marriage is still active showing a freshly printed Kor Ror 22 or 2 (whichever applies) from your Amphur
Farang *********
Get the proper visa.
James ********
Farang Walking they always refuse to spend the money yet happy to complain
Farang *********
James Bailey that is until you are denied entry and they insist you return to your passport country. Expensive
Will ******
Quick hop over by plane.
Christopher *******
Currently in Phnom Penh... I'd skip it and go to Siem Reap instead... Been there 3 times and I like it much better.
Dan *******
He’s asking about a border run. It’s a very bad idea to go to Cambodia and then try to enter Thailand. There’s a “conflict”between the two countries. Many people have been denied entry. Mercenaries , scammers and those involved with human trafficking.
Christopher *******
Dan Brown no shit Sherlock... We can all read.
Gamie *********
No only jogging allowed
Chris *****
This comment was almost funny 😊
Ronnie ********
Chris Leo was it, tho?
Tony *********
Borders are still closed
John **********
By air. Land borders remain shut
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