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Why can't I re-enter Thailand from Cambodia after leaving with a Non-B Visa?
Non-B VisaVisa ExtensionCovid ExtensionVisa Exempt EntrySpecial Tourist VisaThai PassVisa RegulationsImmigration Policy
Feb 4, 2022
4 years ago
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI was by immigration. I have to leave the Land that's sure. I enter with a Non B Visa and made the last few months the covid extension. I want stay 6 Months more, at least 4 Months. The immigration told me, I have go back to my country (Austria) and apply for the Special education Visa (90 days) this I can extend 2 times.
He told me, it's not possible go to Cambodia, and enter again with the Thailand Pass. I forgotten to ask why. Why I can not enter again from Cambodia?
He told me, it's not possible go to Cambodia, and enter again with the Thailand Pass. I forgotten to ask why. Why I can not enter again from Cambodia?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarification on why they cannot re-enter Thailand from Cambodia after being told by immigration that they must return to their home country to apply for a Special Education Visa. Community comments discuss various aspects of visa regulations, including the implications of entering with a Non-B Visa, opportunities for extensions, and the importance of consulting the correct Thai and Cambodian embassies for accurate information.
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Johnny *****
I left Thailand and went to Cambodia February this year, applied 60 days Thai Tourist Visa in Thai Embassy in Cambodia, and then entered Thailand on April 2022, and I extended 30 days after the first 60 days, and today just extended 60 days Covid extension visa at Koh Tao immigration. Everything goes well. I don't know why the staff told you that "can't do in Cambodia", strange, maybe just his personal emotion expression or sth. Today I read someone said this: Don't trust what immigrations in Thailand say about embassies are out of Thailand, and don't trust what embassies out of Thailand say about immigrations in Thailand.
If you would go to Cambodia, the best way is that you call Thai Embassy on Cambodia to confirm.
If you would go to Cambodia, the best way is that you call Thai Embassy on Cambodia to confirm.
Rowena *****
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Rowena *****
2 of people i know got covid extensions last week. But this time 6000 baht.
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rowena ****
where?Rowena *****
@Isi ************
pattaya. I want to know more too..Reply to
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Emma *****
Please update me also, I’m in the same situation but worse, I am not vaccinated because I was breastfeeding… I cannot go back to my own country.
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTERDo anyone from you know, it there is a possibility to win time for me ED Visa?
Martin ****************
Contact this agency. I am sure they can help you.
@https://www.facebook********************
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ***************
I had them already for my non-b visa. But no, this time they can't do anythingReply to
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Stacey *******
Depends on nationality
But many countries can re enter on Thai pass with test and go
Contact the Cambodia embassy in Thailand via email as well as the Thai embassy in Cambodia
Make sure your enquiry is brief, clear, and to the point
They will give you the correct information
But many countries can re enter on Thai pass with test and go
Contact the Cambodia embassy in Thailand via email as well as the Thai embassy in Cambodia
Make sure your enquiry is brief, clear, and to the point
They will give you the correct information
Piers ********
Ignore them. You can stay as long as you like and toss all their bs to the wind so long as you grease a palm
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Piers *******
for this I guess you have to know the right palmStacey *******
Piers ********
@Isi ************
Thailand is the world biggest most corrupt knockshop.... finding the right palm here is like finding a child molester in the Vatican. And thanks to Covid situation things have never been betterIsi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Piers *******
your answer is funny and sad same time... 😕Piers ********
Isi Zechmeister it is....and tragically true
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Aron **********
was told the same thing dont try to come back before 30 days 🙂
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Aron *********
omg... This is all so confusing 🤯 Your know sure that I have stay out this time, doesn't matter which country I go?Aron **********
@Isi ************
I went to my local immigration few days ago, my friend who does not speak very much english was in the same boat it sounds, was on non b for a year then covid came, when it came time to renew they wanted 4 thai staff and social etc to be paid so he did not have tihis and went to covid extension when the full covid thing happend, that was march last year, now they say unless he goes back and does his full non b and workpermit etc, which he cant his business is gone he needs to leave before 25th, they will only give him a 7 day extension, they also noted that if he for say went to cambodia and tried to come back on visa exempt or on arrival they would see the covid extensions and his last non b and would not grant him entry , my experience a few days agoReply to
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Eero ******
Hi, sent you pm.. been looking into this as well
Stuart **********
Also you get 30 days visa exemption. Not a tourist visa
Stuart **********
Can be extended again but you need a Thailand pass to get back in
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart *********
so far as I know is this not a big Deal, isn't it? I can get one online. But I have go out at least 21 days, is this right?Sid *******
@Isi ************
Your best bet is probably check the ED Visa . I know it is expensive, but flying back to Austria then applying for Thai Pass which means Booking SHA Hotels paying for Covid test before you get on plane and 2 Covid tests 5 days apart once you get back to Thailand then on top of that cost of STV and Covid Insurance it will also be expensive. You may be able to get a 6 month Ed Visa for a little less than a 1year.Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sid ******
yes... You're so right... I am glad that it was possible to safe a little bit, but I don't know if it's enough. I will take a look how much I have to pay for 6 months if they offer thisKool *******
@Isi ************
the amount of money is not how much it costs to get the visa. It is how much you must pay to enroll in a school. The visa extension each 90 days is only bt1900, but the minimum I have heard for any school is bt20,000. When I went to language school, to get an ED visa you had to pay for at least 160 hours of language school teaching. Then after you got your ED visa it had to be extended every 90 days using the documents the school gave you proving you were in fact going to school. The big thing though is if you've only got a few weeks left on your covid extension you don't really have enough time to change over inside Thailand. And, if you went to get another covid extension and they said no, and put a stamp in your passport saying you must leave within seven days then you must leave.Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kool ******
I just asked today, I have no stamp. Have time until the 16. I asked now a Language school and they told me that they have to wait of information from the government. So they can't offer a ED Visa at time.Reply to
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Ivar **********
@Isi ************
is not applicable if you coming out from ThailandIsi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Björn *********
understand... Sounds bad... So could bei possible that than there is no way come back to Thailand from Cambodia?Ivar **********
@Isi ************
exit to Cambodia,,book a test and go package, insurance and apply for Thailand pass, You must book your return ticket to Thailand 7 days prior to your Thai pass application..
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Björn *********
ok, thanks a lot 🙏Reply to
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Garrett ***********
You cannot get another covid extension if you entered on a Non-B.
- The Speical Toruist Visa is what he said, and you're only able to obtain that in your home country or country of legal residence.
-You could go to Cambodia and come back in with a visa exempt entry or single entry tourist visa if you can get one issued online.
- The Speical Toruist Visa is what he said, and you're only able to obtain that in your home country or country of legal residence.
-You could go to Cambodia and come back in with a visa exempt entry or single entry tourist visa if you can get one issued online.
Terary **********
If its an e.visa and they don't have to send a passport or paperwork, why cant he file for STV from Australia, while in Cambodia?
Bobby ********
Terary Apellido. STV requires police report from home country plus medical certificate from doctor in your home country
Helen ********
@Terary *********
Because you can only apply for the STV, Special Tourist Visa, in your home country. You can get a Single Entry Tourist Visa in Cambodia. Two different visas.Reply to
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Darren *******
@Isi ************
yes, and apply for the Special Tourist VisaIsi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ******
ok, I try to call the Austrian embassy in BKK, they should know it to I guessIsi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ******
ok... Thanks a lot for this advice. And I heard something that I have stay out at least 21 days. Is that right?Garrett ***********
@I**
No, you just can't be in a non approved country for 21 days before you enter Thailand. Don't belive Austria is on that list.Darren *******
@Isi ************
not 100% certain but no I don't think so. You'd need to check with the Thai Embassy in your home country.Reply to
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Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
So that means if I go to Cambodia and re-enter, do I get a tourist visa for 30 days, which cannot be extended again?Darren *******
@Isi ************
you can either enter visa exempt, which is 30 days, or apply for a tourist visa which is for 60 days. Both are extendable once for 30 days.Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ******
understand... So if I want stay at least 4-6 months, I HAVE go back to my country. Right?Garrett ***********
@Isi ************
No, you could get an ED visa in country, get a new job in country, get married.Bobby ********
Via Cambodia the most you can get is 90 days (60+30). If you want longer as a tourist (not working or studying) you can apply in your home country for STV which is 90+90+90.
If all else fails do what
If all else fails do what
@Garrett **********
has suggested. Get married to a lovely Thai lady! 😆Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
A Thai Lady? But I am a Lady too 😅 oh boy... But I am already really desperate Ok, I will try my way as study. I was working here but than Covid came and it's impossible now for me in Tourist-Branche to come back at the moment
Bobby ********
Isi Zechmeister. My apologies. In that case look for lovely Thai man! 😀
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
yes..Find a rich Thaimen is my plan C 😅
I can ask for a education Visa for a Language school?
Garrett ***********
@Isi ************
Yes, there are a couple in chiang mai I know that do 1 year Ed visas, about 50k.Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
50k??? I have fight a lot for this money, don't think this will be possible for the next 2 weeks 😮💨Bobby ********
Isi Zechmeister. Someone has reported on a 3-day Cambodian turnaround. It's probably cheaper than the dodgy 50k ED visa, but obviously requires a bit more legwork
Isi *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
this is great. Where can I ask for more?Bobby ********
Isi Zechmeister. Go to Thai visa advice Facebook group. You'll find the report there with a more detailed account of how the poster did this and the contact details. I can't post the link here because Garrett gets upset with me posting links 😂
Bobby ********
@Garrett **********
. Get married? Covid calls for desperate measures!! 😆Reply to
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