WitekM

Basically, what I need to know is if I can get overland to Thailand from Cambodia. I will have only two Thai stamps in my passport (in at the airport and out at the Thai-Lao border) dated 4 weeks before I try to enter Thailand from Cambodia.

How many times in how many different threads are you going to ask the same questions!

hahah, sorry. I just keep getting different answers !

Affrican passports are not accepted for oveland crosing to Laos and maybe Cambodia

That is a very general statement and not correct.

For Laos some may not be able to get a visa on arrival but if they got a visa from a Lao embassy or consulate they could still enter at a border crossing. Info here for those not allowed a VOA: http://www.laos-guide-999.com/visa-on-arrival.html#noteligble

For Cambodia it is the same. These are the only countries that cannot get a e-visa but can still get a VOA at a major crossing..

Countries not supported Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Nigeria (Please apply your Visa from your nearest embassy or on-arrival at all major checkpoints).

Basically, what I need to know is if I can get overland to Thailand from Cambodia. I will have only two Thai stamps in my passport (in at the airport and out at the Thai-Lao border) dated 4 weeks before I try to enter Thailand from Cambodia.

Weird. Why do some people keep saying that NO-ONE (on Visa exemption) is allowed to cross Thai-Cambodian border?

thanx a lot !

^Then you will not have a problem.

They are (at the moment) only targeting people who do Border Runs who have Many (more then 2-3) Visa Exempt 15-30 days stamps in their passports.

so technically can i try to enter Thailand from Cambodia (overland) if i don't have 2-3 visa exemptions in my passport?

Yes you can (but please note: The Visa Exempt ones (Thai Immigration is looking at) are not the Cambodian or the Laos ones but the Thai ones and as you will only be a couple of days in Thailand and then moving on no problem. And you have the paperwork to prove that you are a genuine tourist.

One question though, do you have a return ticket back to your home country ?

See post 6 re tickets etc. All OK

Can I ask what passport you hold - it can make a difference for land crossings.

You should not have any issues. Be aware that a handful of border crossings (mainly near Myanmar) are not acting correctly.

Polish national with Polish/EU passport,

^Then you will not have a problem.

They are (at the moment) only targeting people who do Border Runs who have Many (more then 2-3) Visa Exempt 15-30 days stamps in their passports.

so technically can i try to enter Thailand from Cambodia (overland) if i don't have 2-3 visa exemptions in my passport?

Yes you can (but please note: The Visa Exempt ones (Thai Immigration is looking at) are not the Cambodian or the Laos ones but the Thai ones and as you will only be a couple of days in Thailand and then moving on no problem. And you have the paperwork to prove that you are a genuine tourist.

One question though, do you have a return ticket back to your home country ?

Yes, ticket to Myanmar and ticket to Russia (connecting flight to Poland).

^Then you will not have a problem.

They are (at the moment) only targeting people who do Border Runs who have Many (more then 2-3) Visa Exempt 15-30 days stamps in their passports.

so technically can i try to enter Thailand from Cambodia (overland) if i don't have 2-3 visa exemptions in my passport?

Yes you can.

thanks for your words, does the same rule apply to airports (or land borders only)? also, why do people say that everyone is not allowed?

^Then you will not have a problem.

They are (at the moment) only targeting people who do Border Runs who have Many (more then 2-3) Visa Exempt 15-30 days stamps in their passports.

so technically can i try to enter Thailand from Cambodia (overland) if i don't have 2-3 visa exemptions in my passport?

Why not ? Cambodia isn't tightening up, Thailand is

ok so can i enter Cambodia (get Visa-on-Arrival) and then get back to Thailand from Laos (on 30 days visa exemption) ?

That solely depends on how many 30 day visa exempts (for Thailand) you already have if you wanna reenter Thailand on a 30 day visa exempt.

I never went to Thailand before. Will on the 25th of October (by plane from Europe), then after 3 days in Bangkok i wish to go to Cambodia (get visa on arrival), Vietnam (already have visa) and Laos (visa on arrival). Then I want to re-enter Thailand overland from Laos so I can fly to Myanmar. Got all my plane tickets and required funds.

Why not ? Cambodia isn't tightening up, Thailand is

ok so can i enter Cambodia (get Visa-on-Arrival) and then get back to Thailand from Laos (on 30 days visa exemption) ?

Can you still make it overland ( visa exemption) to Cambodia if you do not want to make visa-run back to Thailand?

I will be going to Thailand by the end of October, after just three days in Bangkok I will go to Laos,Vietnam and Cambodia. Then I will have to cross Cambodia-Thailand land border to get back to Bangkok. I will have my out-of Thailand plane ticket to Myanmar, required funds ect. I got told that it is possible to cross (on Visa exemption) if you don't have make frequent visa-runs. After all I will only spend three days in Thailand and then try to re-enter after 28 days on Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

20

It says 10 on every website.

Is it 10.000 baht or 20.000 ?

I just came back from a visa run to Mae Sai last night (Sept 13, 2015), to start my 2nd entry on my 2-entry visa. Didn't have any problems and everything went smoothly. I did see that the had "No more visa runs" sign that freaked me out a bit, but I guess this is only if you don't have a visa already.

what if you went to thailand for 2-3 days and try to re-enter a month later for another couple of days? That would not be suspicious !

I am sure you can draw that amount out of an ATM if need be.

perhaps printout of your bank statement My friends went to Thailand and never been asked.

A bank statement is no use. Asking to see cash is rare but it's a requirement and you can be denied entry without it.

Ok!

I wouldn't worry about it too much. The only part I don't really like about your plan is the over land crossing from Cambodia. That is what as at issue currently and should be resolved but I would keep updated on this and fly if it seems easier.

I appreciate your help. I will be travelling from Cambodia to Thailand on 22nd of November so there is plenty of time. Things might change ! If not, then I will get a tourist visa or book a flight to Bangkok.

That is the only reason i suggested maybe picking one up when you are in Laos. The Cambodian embassy is known to be unpleasant. So if it seems uncertain you can do that or fly. The visa would cover your trip. So it seems you are good to go no matter what.

This is going to be my first time in Asia but I used to travel across Europe extensively, from Ukraine to Scotland so I am definitively not a rookie. Just wanted to make sure the whole trip will be as smooth as possible. The only think that I have to bear in mind is the way out of Cambodia. I will just get a plane ticket if there is no other option.

1000 $

A genuine tourist heading to Thailand and Myanmar and back has $600 or the equivalent anyway.

I will have around 700-800 pounds, that's around 10.000 $ I guess.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. The only part I don't really like about your plan is the over land crossing from Cambodia. That is what as at issue currently and should be resolved but I would keep updated on this and fly if it seems easier.

I appreciate your help. I will be travelling from Cambodia to Thailand on 22nd of November so there is plenty of time. Things might change ! If not, then I will get a tourist visa or book a flight to Bangkok.

I am sure you can draw that amount out of an ATM if need be.

perhaps printout of your bank statement My friends went to Thailand and never been asked.

Do you need 20.000 in cash or is there any way to prove your funds?

So you think that those new rules will not affect my trip?

Thanks your your opinion but I already got non-refundable ticket back to Europe (Aeroflot to Moscow and then Warsaw). My plan is quite simple. I go to Thailand on the 25th of October. I also got my AirAsia ticket to Myanmar for the 23rd of November. Therefore I want to spend 2-3 days in Bangkok, go overland to Laos (get Visa on Arrival), then overland to Vietnam (already got VISA), then the same way to Cambodia. In Laos or Cambodia apply for a tourist Visa to Thailand. Get to Thailand, the next day is my flight to Myanmar, back in Bangkok after 10 days. Then 2 weeks in Thailand and back to Europe. Seems reasonable?

Yes, I will be in Bangkok for 2-3 days, then leave for 28 days, back for a day, leave for 10 days and then back for 10-14 days. So no visa-runs ect.

Ok so just to break it down again.

When you leave Europe and you are at the airport to check- in for your Thailand flight, you will be asked for an onward ticket. You can produce the Air Asia Myanmar ticket which is on the 23rd of November. So that's within 30 days, you're fine at that point. Bring a copy of that, the airport staff will ask you to show it. Don't go into detail about your Laos Vietnam or Cambodia it's irrelevant for them just tell them you will exit in less than 30 days to Myanmar.

So you get to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, you get your first 30 days free. You may be asked again about the Myanmar ticket, have the copy ready.

Laos for visa on arrival you don't need to produce any proofs such as tickets or funds.

For Vietnam I'm not sure their requirements, check again but I think should be ok.

Cambodia the same, you don't need to provide any other proof.

When you get back to Thailand, you will be doing a border run. You should not encounter any problems. Have a printed copy of your Myanmar ticket just in case and have access to 10,000 baht or equivalent. Chances are you won't be asked, but you never know. You will get only 15 days waiver because you're doing a border cross, or 30 days (I don't know your nationality), but you only need one day so that's not important.

On your third entry to Thailand provide your return ticket to Europe if asked and have access to 10,000 baht or equivalent.

But yeah the whole picture looks good to me, I'd say that would more than cover you.

Can someone else clarify if the proof of funds is 10,000 or 20,000 for a tourist visa exempt?

PS: On your third entry, depending on your nationality and how you come back from Myanmar (via land or airport), you may get 15 days or 30 days. Because you said you're planning about 2 weeks, make sure that your exit date back to Europe and the date of your plane ticket is within those 15 days or 30 days. If not, consider flying into Thailand from Myanmar or adjust your departure date to Europe accordingly.

Thanks! I will be flying from Myanmar to Bangkok, don't have return ticket yet but will get one by the end of September. Also, I bought a ticket out of Thailand for the 16th of December. This means that I will spend 12-14 days in Thailand.

My opinion isn't really important. However it seems they are weeding people out that are mainly on back to back visa waivers. I would do what you plan and keep myself updated on the situation. That doesn't sound unreasonable though. It shows a reasonable pattern of what a normal tourist does. Maybe others can weigh in but perhaps get the Thai tourist visa in Laos as it is less hassle if the time frame permits this.

Thanks your your opinion but I already got non-refundable ticket back to Europe (Aeroflot to Moscow and then Warsaw). My plan is quite simple. I go to Thailand on the 25th of October. I also got my AirAsia ticket to Myanmar for the 23rd of November. Therefore I want to spend 2-3 days in Bangkok, go overland to Laos (get Visa on Arrival), then overland to Vietnam (already got VISA), then the same way to Cambodia. In Laos or Cambodia apply for a tourist Visa to Thailand. Get to Thailand, the next day is my flight to Myanmar, back in Bangkok after 10 days. Then 2 weeks in Thailand and back to Europe. Seems reasonable?

Yeah, sounds reasonable.

You do not need to apply for any visa in Cambodia or Laos, use the 30 days visa exempts. You fall into the category that travels a lot, so you are not mis-using the visa exempt entries. The problems appear with people staying 30 days on a visa waiver, then crossing the border and coming back after 5 minutes trying to secure another visa exempt.

Your situation is: First entry 25 October visa exempt 3 days. Second entry 22 November visa exempt 1 day. Third entry 3 December visa exempt 10 days

So 3 days, 1 day, 10 days. Non consecutive.

Go with visa waivers all the way. They are legal, free and you would not misuse them.

Yes, I will be in Bangkok for 2-3 days, then leave for 28 days, back for a day, leave for 10 days and then back for 10-14 days. So no visa-runs ect.