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What do I need to do a border run from Thailand to Cambodia at Poipet?
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Dec 27, 2022
3 years ago
Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi
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
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
TLDR : Answer Summary
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 $30 USD. When crossing into Cambodia, you will need your passport. Upon returning to Thailand, you should present your passport and, ideally, a printout of your Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) to avoid issues with the length of your stay, although some claim it's not strictly necessary. Using an authorized border run company is recommended to mitigate potential hassles.
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Yes
30USD
A&B your passport
30USD
A&B your passport
Graham ******
@Marc *******
B plus a print out of the METVMarc ********
@Graham *****
Whatever that is... NOGraham ******
@Marc *******
multi-entry tourist visaMarc ********
@Graham *****
šļø then. You don't need to spread fake news then.You don't need to show any print out. Only online Visa for Cambodia they want a print out. And they want to see the exit stamp from Thailand. But you certainly don't need to show them a print out of your thai visaš¤£
Graham ******
@Marc *******
The OP will need to show a print out of his METV on re-entering Thailand or he will only get stamped in for 45 days. B is returning to Thailand not entering Cambodia so the š is on you.Marc ********
@Graham *****
Why he needs a print out since the original visa is in his passport?Graham ******
@Marc *******
It's mostly eVisa's now, pdf is emailed.Reply to
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Alistair **********
Use a border run company
Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for the advice
So I can just fly to Vietnam with just booking my flights ?
And get visa on arrival
So I can just fly to Vietnam with just booking my flights ?
And get visa on arrival
James ***************
@Silverside ******
- return flight to phnom penh also an option.Jeremy ********
@Silverside ******
Vietnam is always great go to Bui Vien Street and partyVirgile ************
@Silverside ******
yes. Visa on arrival is 40$ or *****
0 lakStuart *********
@Virgile ***********
UK citizens donāt need thatReply to
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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 āauthorizedā 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)Reply to
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Silverside *******
ORIGINAL POSTERIf 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 VietnamReply to
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Stuart *********
Poipet is open but itās 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 *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thanks , what would you recommend ?Steve *******
@Silverside ******
Use the Chong Chom or Chong Sangam crossingsStuart *********
@Silverside ******
Sorry I donāt know the borders up there. I only see the horror stories coming from those that have used Poipet. Iāll let others suggest better alternatives.Reply to
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