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Why are Israeli passport holders restricted at the Cambodia border crossing from Thailand?

Avi ********
asked May 25, 2018
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Wanted to do a cambodia border run at Baan Pak Kad, and when I got there, Thai immigration told me that Israeli passport holders can't go through that border and I have to go to Phnom Pen. What's up with that? 🤔😢
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Israeli passport holders face restrictions when attempting to perform border runs from Thailand into Cambodia, particularly at certain border crossings like Baan Pak Kad. Thai immigration agencies have implemented this rule due to Cambodian immigration policies that deny entry to Israeli passport holders at specific points. Although it's possible to exit Thailand into Cambodia, reentry into Thailand from those crossings is not permitted for Israeli passport holders; they must travel to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap to fly back into Thailand.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
They would let you out at that border, but they wouldn't let you back in there and you would have had to go to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap to fly back into thailand
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Avi *******
, I just found out that people who hold passports from Isreal and Turkey CANNOT bounce out and back in at ANY of the borders with Cambodia. It doesn't matter if you're have a valid multi-entry visa for thailand or just want a visa exempt entry you can't bounce at ANY border with Cambodia.

You can EXIT the country at one of those borders and go into Cambodia BUT you'd have to go to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap and fly back into thailand.

You can border bounce at any land border with Lao without a problem.

I do not know if Kanchanaburi will let you out and back in or not.

Most visa run companies that do that run won't even chance taking you there.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Ma***
Good to know that Turkish passports can bounce there, (y)

The visa run company I talked with won't even take people with Israel or Turkish passports on their run (but they don't go to Poi Pet). They said no borders will let those passports bounce. Maybe they didn't know Turkish passports can bounce at Poi Pet
Masis *******
Masis *******
until now poipet was the only gate for turkish. ı made several runs at there which was the last one 4months ago. if its as you said, it must be something new. ı will check the current situation with my company and friends and will let you know..
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Ma***
I just talked to a visa run company and they said they are denying people with those passports from bouncing out and back in..
Masis *******
Masis *******
not true. only at poipet we can use(if we have a thai visa)
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Amor****
, what's the status on passport holders from Israel border bouncing in Cambodia?
Tony ********
Tony ********
were you on an e-visa?

Cambodia Visa

Cambodia Visa for Israel passport holder

800-345-6541

Cambodia visa for citizens of Israel living in Israel

Tourist E-visa required

Cambodia tourist e-visa is required for citizens of Israel.
Tony ********
Tony ********
@Avi *******
the info I have says Israel citizens need an e-visa and e- visas cant cross there
Avi ********
Avi ********
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Nope
Steve *******
Steve *******
Its most likely that Cambodian immigration wont let Israelis in at that border crossing, so Thai immigration wont let you leave.
Tony *********
Tony *********
Maybe the Same as Malaysia they dont recognise Israel as a country.
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Avi *******
Plenty of ideas! Check with your Embassy or a Cambodian Embassy/Consulate.
Avi ********
Avi ********
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Any idea why Cambodians won't let Israelis in?

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