What do I need to do a border run from Thailand to Cambodia at Poipet?

Dec 27, 2022
2 years ago
Silverside *******
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Hi

Is the border at Poipet Cambodia open at the moment

What is the cost of going acros and coming back ?

I am on a Thai multiple entry tourist visa . What do I need to show when I

A) go into Cambodia

B ) return into Thailand

Many thanks
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The border at Poipet, Cambodia, is currently open, but it is generally advised against using this crossing for a border run due to various reported difficulties, especially if traveling alone. The cost for the border crossing is around $30 USD. When crossing into Cambodia, you will need your passport. Upon returning to Thailand, you should present your passport and, ideally, a printout of your Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) to avoid issues with the length of your stay, although some claim it's not strictly necessary. Using an authorized border run company is recommended to mitigate potential hassles.
Marc ********
Yes

30USD

A&B your passport
Graham ******
@Marc *******
B plus a print out of the METV
Marc ********
@Graham *****
Whatever that is... NO
Graham ******
@Marc *******
multi-entry tourist visa
Marc ********
@Graham *****
šŸ†—ļø then. You don't need to spread fake news then.

You don't need to show any print out. Only online Visa for Cambodia they want a print out. And they want to see the exit stamp from Thailand. But you certainly don't need to show them a print out of your thai visašŸ¤£
Graham ******
@Marc *******
The OP will need to show a print out of his METV on re-entering Thailand or he will only get stamped in for 45 days. B is returning to Thailand not entering Cambodia so the šŸ˜‚ is on you.
Marc ********
@Graham *****
Why he needs a print out since the original visa is in his passport?
Graham ******
@Marc *******
It's mostly eVisa's now, pdf is emailed.
Alistair **********
Use a border run company
Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks for the advice

So I can just fly to Vietnam with just booking my flights ?

And get visa on arrival
James ***************
@Silverside ******
- return flight to phnom penh also an option.
Jeremy ********
@Silverside ******
Vietnam is always great go to Bui Vien Street and party
Virgile ************
@Silverside ******
yes. Visa on arrival is 40$ or
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0 lak
Stuart *********
@Virgile ***********
UK citizens donā€™t need that
Jeremy ********
Poipet is open however the downside to it is thisā€¦if you go as a lone wolf border bouncer you will most likely get denied and have to spend a few days in Cambodiaā€¦if you go with an ā€œauthorizedā€ border bounce company which costs extra money for their services then you will most likely have no problems doing a border bounceā€¦.there are multiple reports on this at that border crossing
Phil ********
Do not use Poi Pet!
Phil ********
Nong Khai into Laos
Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Phil *******
have had a look at options

Think nong khai / Vientiane is best option

Can I just go and walk acros get a visa on arrival into Laos ?
Brandon ************
@Silverside ******
yes (but have the money to pay for the visa ready)
Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
If I fly to Vietnam for a few days will they give me a visa on arrival there ? Or do I need to pre- arrange it . I am Uk national
Stuart *********
@Silverside ******
Yes UK nationals get a visa exemption entry for 15 days to Vietnam
Stuart *********
Poipet is open but itā€™s the worst place to do a bounce. All sorts of horror stories on here about it. Even with a METV you could have hassles.
Silverside *******
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@Stuart ********
thanks , what would you recommend ?
Steve *******
@Silverside ******
Use the Chong Chom or Chong Sangam crossings
Stuart *********
@Silverside ******
Sorry I donā€™t know the borders up there. I only see the horror stories coming from those that have used Poipet. Iā€™ll let others suggest better alternatives.
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