Answered5 years ago
What are the current regulations regarding visa runs to neighboring countries from Thailand?
Hello everybody.
Does anyone have any information about the possibility of making Visa-runs with countries that have already opened borders with Thailand?
I don't know what this process will look like with the Thailand Pass.
If anyone can collaborate with any information on how to proceed, I would appreciate it
Does anyone have any information about the possibility of making Visa-runs with countries that have already opened borders with Thailand?
I don't know what this process will look like with the Thailand Pass.
If anyone can collaborate with any information on how to proceed, I would appreciate it
Answer summary
Currently, Thailand only allows entry into Cambodia by air for those who are fully vaccinated. The land borders remain closed, and as such, traditional visa runs are not possible at this time. Travelers must remain abroad for at least 5 days and apply for the Thailand Pass to re-enter Thailand, which adds complexity to the visa run process. There is no clear solution for e-visa applications while remaining in Thailand, and travelers are advised to check specific entry requirements and current regulations before planning any trips.
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Филипп **********
Again 🤦♂️
Paul *******
Yes if you're vaccinated you can now enter Cambodia. This must still be done by air for the time being. Even though Cambodia has announced entry by land is possible, in actual fact it isn't. Thailand won't allow you to leave the country by land to Cambodia. You have to fly there. By next month, there should be regular flights at least to Phnom Penh; later on, Siem Reap flights will return as well.
Bill *********
give it time. cambodia and viets are opening as we speak. time is needed to figure this out
Todd *********
@Bill ********
ya, only 2 years so far lolBill *********
@Todd ********
no , viet and cambodia have only been open to tourist for one week not two year. thais might restrict border run. i suspect so. now if u stay over in viet or cambodia for some time maybe they will allow. but they might restrict one day back and forthBill *********
@Todd ********
check online some people have been let into viet nam. 
Dylan *********
@Bill ********
viet is open? Is quarantine needed? Todd *********
@Bill ********
lol. They have been closed for almost 2 years. We all know this. Vietnam is NOT open. Cambodia opened for air travellers on the 15th… yesterday. And there will be no border runs until things change 
Wolfgang *******
The first only the air "borders" are open. Make your Thailand documents, Visa online (e-visa, Thai-Pass)
Is this practical ?
Is this practical ?
Wolfgang *******
Ok I was little 🤭 wrong. Thought the e-visa for to go to Thailand is from everywhere.
Thanks for update
Thanks for update
Michael ********
@Wolfgang ******
But like @Brandon ***********
said no one has tried the e visa from Cambodia yet.People will probably be going to get Non Bs etc
Todd *********
@Wolfgang ******
100% not practical. 
Brandon ************
@Wolfgang ******
maybe. No one has tried applying for an evisa from their home country while still in Thailand yet, so we don't know. Still waiting to hear a report from someone who tries. It probably comes down to how closely they examine the passport pages you have to send it as part of the application, but in theory you could have your stickerless visa and Thailand Pass for re-entry before you even leave Thailand. Wolfgang *******
@Michael *******
I mean the e-visa for Thailand for to go backMichael ********
@Wolfgang ******
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@Wolfgang ******
The Thai embassyMichael ********
@Wolfgang ******
Will say it a 2nd time Cambodia is not on the list for e visa you have to go to the embassy to apply.Michael ********
@Wolfgang ******
its as practical as you make it.Cambodia is not on the list for e visas you have to go to the embassy to apply.
Paul *******
@Michael *******
I believe Cambodia has now started issuing e-visas again.Michael ********
@Paul ******
well wont be again because they never did originally, i also checked there website link is above and mentions nothing about it.Please note we are talking about Thai embassy in Cambodia issuing visas for Thailand
Brahim ******
The time of 5am pick up at Tesco lotus on nut to hop over the border is over
Paul *******
@Brahim *****
It's been over since March 2020, but may come back next year. Todd *********
No land borders open. No visa runs.
Jon *****
@Todd ********
Cambodia borders opened today for the fully vaccinatedTodd *********
@Jon **********
no they didn’t. Cambodia opened for air entry only. No border runs. It’s a good step though. Possible that someone could do Thailand Pass while in Thailand, spend a few days/weeks in Cambodia and returnJon *****
@Todd ********
Thanks teacherTodd *********
@Jon **********
right.... like me. But then it's clearly not a border run is it? Which simply circles back to my original point about border runs. Ur learning... but it's not a fast process lol. Jon *****
@Todd ********
Except for people who have all their timeTodd *********
@Jon **********
first, you would need to land, and stay the minimum 5 days in Cambodia. This on it's own eliminates the border run. If all clear in Cambodia, spend your time, apply for thailand pass, obtain your PCR in Cambodia, if you don't have insurance, you will need it to re-enter, and hope that the e-visa process works well in Phnom Penh or that the RTE is willing to issue your next visa and see if you can accomplish that during what could be an extremely busy 5 days in Cambodia. There will be no border runs. Full stop Jon *****
@Todd ********
Yes I understand you would have to go through the infamous Thailand Pass subscription again... not very convenientTodd *********
@Jon **********
i can understand the enthusiasm.... however in the current covid environment, they cannot. Jon *****
@Todd ********
Border runs can be done by air 😉
Andrew ********
Wait!
Michael ********
You go out you have to apply to get back in. Not rocket science
Jeremy ********
As of yesterday you can fly into Cambodia
Maya *******
@Jeremy *******
i see no flights yet to Cambodia its only opened yesterday Paul *******
@Maya ******
There are flights. A couple of flights from Bangkok (most will start in December though), the rest are via Seoul.Jon *****
@Maya ******
Announcement was made yesterday... short notice !Jeremy ********
@Maya ******
it all takes time…Maya *******
@Jeremy *******
sure Jon *****
@Jeremy *******
Borders opened today for the fully vaccinatedJeremy ********
@Jon **********
is that for land borders as well? Jeremy ********
@Jon **********
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@Jeremy *******
Source ?Jeremy ********
@Jon **********
it’s only for air travelJon *****
@Jeremy *******
Sorry I didn't find anything, I was referring to what is said hereJeremy ********
@Jon **********
can produce the news article for this…I know cambodia and Thailand are working on letting migrant workers in but nothing on tourists traversing back and forthzzzJon *****
@Jeremy *******
No only by air
Marcos **********
OP@Jeremy *******
I read a notice saying that Visa-Run will no longer be allowed. Do you know something about?Paul *******
@Marcos ********
It hasn't been allowed since March 2020. It might return next year or so, but only once the borders have fully reopened OR even if they're only open for day trips, that might be enough, since these border run vans only take you across for an hour or so anyway.Marcos **********
OPPreviously, we used to do visa-runs and get a new stamp to stay 90 days longer.
Will we get another 90 days by opening the borders?
Will we get another 90 days by opening the borders?
Jeremy ********
@Marcos ********
looks like Vietnam will be open soon as well…. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
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@Maya ******
Cambodia requires the following for now:1) arrival by air
2) medical insurance
3) be fully vaccinated with a certificate to prove it
4) negative RT-PCR test
5) pass an ATK test upon arrival.
There won't be any buses because there are no open land borders or agreements with neighboring countries on this.
Maya *******
@Paul ******
Cambodia already said that you just have to be fully vaccinated. And can enter the county. I guess it takes some time to restart flights and busses and thingsVietnam in the other hand only allows organized tours with 7 day's querentine
They are very hard country
They will open last
And in Vietnam their is growing pressure to follow in Thai and Cambodia steps
Paul *******
@Maya ******
Depending on the direction the wind blows, all countries will probably fully reopen, but it will take some time. It's not going to happen in one fell swoop. I wouldn't even call Cambodia's announcement as a "full reopening" because it comes with conditions. It's probably as close to being "open" as you've been able to call it, since March 2020 though.Vietnam has already said the final stage of reopening, meaning full unrestricted access by land, sea and air (meaning from borders with China, Laos and Cambodia) as well as cruises and regular, commercial flights, won't happen until June 2022.
Expect other countries to follow a similar schedule. Anything before June 2022 will only be a partial reopening or come with certain conditions.
Maya *******
@Jeremy *******
Vietnam opening only for organized tour'sUnless they look at Thailand now a Cambodia a change
Because their is pressure to change
Or they just going to be left behind closed
Jeremy ********
@Marcos ********
it’s only for air travel right now, soon the thai govt will open the border for Cambodian workers to come into Thailand…but as a tourist it’s only for air travel but it could change 
Michael *********
Land borders are closed at this time
Marcos **********
OP@Michael ********
I read that Cambodia already opened borders on 13th NovemberPaul *******
@Marcos ********
Cambodia allows quarantine free entry as of yesterday to the vaccinated only but you have to fly in.Jon *****
@Marcos ********
Borders opened today for the fully vaccinated
Bobby ********
Jon Martin-th. The Cambodian border opened today for people entering, but anyone from Thailand will still have to apply for the Thailand Pass before flying back to Bangkok.
Bobby ********
Marcos ThaiMan. That's entering Cambodia. That's little to do with re-entering Thailand, which will require you to apply for a Thailand Pass, get new insurance etc whilst you're in Cambodia prior to flying back to Thailand
Michael ********
@Jon **********
Got to be honest travelled all around the world taking repair crews on Ships and never heard anything like this.Jon *****
@Michael *******
A few days ago I stumbled on someone saying Axa was cr** for this reason. I also got mine through Arawan Namak, she advised ACS, good price and multi-entry, so I bought that oneMichael ********
@Jon **********
Wow very interesting thanks for highlighting that, people will have to be careful. I had one from Arawan Namak and covered Asean travelJon *****
@Michael *******
I found this "AXA Sawasdee Thailand is a single trip policy insurance. AXA Thailand does not offer an annual "multiple-trip" policy at this time" (bottom of the page, just above section Remark) ***************************************************************
Michael ********
@Jon **********
I seriously doubt thatJon *****
@Michael *******
I think Axa allows only one entryMichael ********
@Jon **********
insurance is valid for what ever length of time you purchase it for. Nothing to do with amount of entriesJon *****
@Bobby *******
Some insurances are multi-entryJeremy ********
@Marcos ********
as of right now that’s only for air travelMichael *********
@Marcos ********
Im sure thats only airportsActivity
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