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What is the best way to execute a border run from Thailand to Cambodia while on a NON O IMMI visa extension?

Jan 18, 2024
2 years ago
Gianni ******
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NON O IMMI VISA EXTENSION AND BORDER RUN

i am on my 3rd extension of non-o-immi (retirement).

i plan to leave thailand once this extension expires, but i will require 2 more months of stay to see the end of my rental contract.

i am based near pattaya

how should i do a border run?

and what are the requirements both side of the border?

my plan would be:

at the end my extension i exit thailand and enter cambodia at nearest entry which is poipet, where i get tourist visa on arrival.

how long should i stay in cambodia to be allowed back to thailand on a 30 days entry stamp?

and what are the requirements to reenter thailand? (flight out, cash, etc)

then in thailand i apply for a 30 days tourist extension.

is there anything flawed with this plan?

many thanx for contributions
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The user, currently on their third extension of a NON O IMMI visa for retirement, seeks advice on executing a border run to Cambodia to extend their stay in Thailand. They plan to leave Thailand at the end of their extension, enter Cambodia via Poipet for a tourist visa on arrival, and then re-enter Thailand for a 30-day entry stamp. Community members advise caution regarding the Poipet crossing due to potential entry issues and suggest considering a different border or employing an agency for the border run.
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Steve *******
Poipet is the flaw in your plan. Choose another border crossing
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Brandon ************
DO NOT USE POIPET. Use any other border. There's a very high risk that you're denied entry at Poipet and forced to travel all the way to Siem Riep and fly back.

Just find a border bounce agency that will drive you to the border and handle everything for you and make sure you get in and out quickly and efficiently.
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Gianni ******
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@Brandon ***********
thank you brandon
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Leonard *********
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I’ve been meaning to ask: Is there any advantage in paying an agency when the consulate’s website says it grants tourist visas to those who walk in the door?
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@Leonard ********
I have no personal experience. Maybe get you further up in line? I wouldn't do it personally
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Leonard *********
@Brandon ***********
thx! By not doing it personally, you mean you would pay for the agency service?
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Brandon ************
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Michael ********
Why not just do another extension its 1900 baht.
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John ********
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he would need to get another one year rent agreement for immigration
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Michael ********
@John *******
you need that for retirement visa ?
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