What are my options for obtaining a tourist visa after my retirement visa expired, given my tight travel timeline?

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My retirement visa expired on Monday 7th October. I flew into Cambodia and went to Thai embassy with appropriate documents and cash $1000 USD but told by the document checker I need bank statements for proof of income to apply for a tourist visa. My concern is I fly home to Australia on 17 December so need 58 days from when I re enter on 21st October. What are my chances of getting through immigration to get 30 days on arrival and then an extension from Jomtien if I fill out my arrival card for the correct number of days required? I’m struggling to find an Internet cafe here in Phnom pPenh that’s still operating to print copies of statements and just thinking about the back up plan.
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Mauro

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The user is seeking advice on obtaining a tourist visa after their retirement visa expired, with specific concerns about immigration entry, required documentation, and timing. They were denied a visa at the Thai embassy in Cambodia due to insufficient documentation (no bank statements) and are considering entering on a visa-exempt basis to secure a temporary stay. The responses provide options including entering under the visa-exempt rule and clarifying the requirements for completing the arrival card.

Amornrat ********** · Answer

write 30days. Reviewed Royal Thai Embassy Phnom Penh web site , but did not mention Bank Account. [url redacted]

Mauro ******** · Answer

Thanks for The responses. What I meant by filling out arrival card correctly is from memory you have to state intended length of stay which will be greater than 39 days. If that’s the case, I would assume it will be a problem with immigration.

Tod ********* · Answer

If you're not wanting to wait for the tourist visa you could enter on a 30 day visa exempt entry and get a 30 day extension.

I don't know what you mean about filling out your arrival card correctly as it has nothing to do with you getting a 30 day extension or not.

Tod ********* · Answer

When you show proof of funds to BUY a visa at a thai consulate (like a tourist visa) you show a bank statement, NOT cash..

Believe me there ARE internet shops in Phnom Penh and you can download your bank statement and take it back to the consulate, BUT know that it takes 3 days to get the passport back meaning if you don't do it today where you get the passport back on friday you are gonna be there over the weekend if you want a tourist visa.

Nick ******* · Answer

Opposite of the Embassy at the end of the small soi is a copy/Internet café were you could print out bank statements.

What are my options for obtaining a tourist visa after my retirement visa expired, given my tight travel timeline?

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