Is it true that day trippers at Poi Pet might get detained while crossing the border from Thailand to Cambodia?

Thailand Visa Rules Cambodia Visa Day Trips Border Crossing Visa Exemptions Passport Regulations Land Border Rules UK Passport Holders

Jun 21, 2017

7 years ago

Mike *******

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Hi! I'm Travelling from Thailand to Cambodia today, crossing the border on foot @ Poi Pet to get a new 30 day Visa. I'm on a UK Passport. Someone just txt me to say they are clamping down on day trippers @ Poi Pet and there's a possibility I might get detained? Anyone know if this is true? Thanks 🙏🏻☺️

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The user is concerned about recent rumors regarding increased scrutiny of day trippers crossing from Thailand to Cambodia at Poi Pet. Several comments mention that while there have been rumors of difficulties, others have successfully crossed without issues. It’s advised to ensure you have the necessary documentation, including proof of onward travel and that one should be aware of limits on visa exemptions when crossing by land.

Tod *********

The Aranyaprathet - Poi Pet border is well known for the cambodian side trying to get a service fee because you're not staying in cambodia 24 hours.

Also be advised that the thai officers have every right to ask you for the 3-proor-ofz;

proof of onward travel within 30 days

proof of a hotel booking

proof of 10K baht

7 years ago

Ryan *********

I'm guessing they just want you to stay longer than 1 day.

7 years ago

Senger ******

Ban Laem is much quicker turnaround..never busy there...

7 years ago

Vincent *************

If you are going there to get a visa stamped in your passport then you will be oK .

7 years ago

Martina *******************

It's a rumor that I have heard of in the past few weeks but I know of 3 people who did the run during the last 6 days with no problem at all.

7 years ago

Henley *****

Not sure now but i did 1 day trip last month to get my visa renew.

7 years ago

Martin **********

youre not getting a 30day visa, youre after a 30dayexempt entry I summise. There is a maximum allowed of 2 per calendar year by land so if youve already had 2then you will need to go somewhere for a proper tourist visa. If not, then no problem

7 years ago

David ********

It's 2 by land as far as I know. Ive had multiple stamped by air

7 years ago

Mike *******

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The 2 x per year only affects trips by land yeah? I crossed the same border last month but that was my first land crossing....however I've made 2 x other entries by air this year

7 years ago

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Mike *******

Davey *******

Let us know what happens please

7 years ago

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Davey *******

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