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Temporary Suspension of Visa Stamp Issuance in Cambodia

Sep 17, 2015 Frequently Asked Questions 22


My 30-day visa exempt stamp is about to expire next week. I wish to extend my stay here in Thailand for a few more weeks and I was informed by a friend that I can obtain another 30 days at any border checkpoints. My location right now is close to Aranyaprathet border. However, I heard that they no longer issue the visa exempt stamp to foreigners. Is this new policy already in effect?

Yes, the Thailand immigration in all border checkpoints in Cambodia (including the one in Aranyaprathet – Poi Pet border) is temporarily not issuing 15-day and 30-day immigration exempt stamp to border runners. This sudden move has taken effect on September 13, 2015. The new restrictions may be connected to the recent bombing incidents in Bangkok where the foreign man who is believed to be the primary suspect has been arrested on a Cambodian border.

On the other hand, foreigners who wish to activate their exit/entry obligation (for tourist visa and non-immigrant “B”,”ED” or “O” visa type) at the Cambodian borders may still do so.

Also, as a recommendation to border runners, they may take a trip to Malaysia, Myanmar or Laos as the immigration policies on issuance of visa exempt stamp in those countries are still the same.

 

See more questions and answers on the Frequently Asked Questions page of this website

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22 thoughts on “Temporary Suspension of Visa Stamp Issuance in Cambodia”

  1. AvatarAaron June 2, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    Hi.
    I was just at Chaengwattana today and the immigration officer told me to “go to Cambodia border and get 30 day stamp” so they must be doing it again now.
    But I also have a question. Do I still need to get a Cambodia visa, just to get a Thai 30 day stamp in my passport?
    Thanks.

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    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorJune 10, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Because you will need to go through immigration of Cambodia after receiving your exit stamp from Thai immigration, you need to find out if the passport you hold entitles you to visa free entry into Cambodia. Otherwise, you need to apply for a visa for Cambodia.

  2. AvatarRoselyn May 23, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I am Filipino. I want to know what documents I need to tour Thailand.

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    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorMay 27, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      Kindly contact the Thai embassy in Manila ​for the best visa option for your trip and the requirements depending on the visa you will apply for, if any.

  3. AvatarJaCa April 8, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    We are currently in Cambodia and would like to enter Thailand by land for a stay of maximum 3 days before taking an international flight from Bangkok. Our nationalities are Swiss and Spanish. We have already been in Thailand for 5 days end of February 2016. Is it correct that we can enter Thailand again with no visa?

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    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorApril 25, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Yes, you are entitled to a 15-day visa free entry to Thailand when you enter via land border. For more information, please go to the page below:

      http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html

  4. AvatarKaren March 11, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I have a single entry tourist visa from USA California. I just got an extension of 30 days at the immigration office. How Can I stay for more time afterwards? If I go to Lao or Vietnam, how can I come back in with a dingle entry? Thanks in advance

    Reply ↓
    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorMarch 25, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      You can go to Laos or Vietnam and apply for a single entry tourist visa again. This is good for a new 60 days stay in Thailand.

    2. AvatarWayne Pridgen March 28, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      I am from The United States and here as a tourist for 25 days. I would like to extend my stay in Thailand for additional 30 days if allowed by The Thai Government. I understand I will need A 30 day Visa . May I make an appointment with The Thai Embassy in Bangkok to obtain the required Visa.

      1. I have my Passport, a return airline ticket that the return date can be changed,
      2. my Hotel in Bangkok where I am staying,
      3. my local Cell phone Number is 0928 XXXXXX

      I would like to come to the Thai Embassy and do this right away. Please reply. Thank you for your assistance.

    3. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorApril 6, 2016 at 12:31 am

      You may apply for an extension at the nearest Immigration Office in your area.

  5. AvatarStacey March 7, 2016 at 6:16 am

    I am not living in my home country at the moment. How can I apply for the tourist visa?

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    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorMarch 25, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      That depends on your nationality. If your nationality is listed on that you can only apply for any type of visa in your home country, you must return there and apply for the visa. If your country is US or UK for example, you can apply for a tourist visa in the country where you are currently located or a resident of.

  6. AvatarMarco February 17, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    We (German citizens) plan to come for 20 days to Thailand as tourists.
    Does this new rule prevent us from a 2-day trip to Cambodia?
    Is it possible to reenter Thailand without a visa on the Cambodia/Thailand border?

    Reply ↓
    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorMarch 3, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Yes, it’s possible to re-enter Thailand without a visa if you will be staying inside the country for a maximum period of 30 days each time, and if the purpose of the trip is for tourism only.

  7. AvatarJodie October 27, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Me and my friend are currently in Thailand with a single entry 60 day visa and wish to extend it for another 30 days, how do we do this?

    Reply ↓
    1. ThaiEmbassy.com AdminThaiEmbassy.com Admin Post authorOctober 27, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      You may visit any immigration office in Thailand to apply for an extension of 30 days.

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