It's my first time i have decided to go to the boarder of Cambodia by myself, i usually use Jacks to go with but i'm going to take this opportunity to stretch the legs of my new Motorbike and i'll enjoy the ride

Having been a few times with the above mentioned tour company, i'm familiar with the step by step procedure, bar one. The application of a Cambodian visa?

1) What price should i be paying on the boarder for this Cambodian visa?

2) I have heard there is an Embassy somewhere before the boarder where i can obtain a Cambodian Visa in advance, would it be best to obtain one from here?

3) Am i correct in thinking that paying a fine because i haven't stayed in Cambodia over night is just the way of the corrupt boarder officers?

Thanks for you help, Karl.

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by karlos

Get an E-visa.

Get an E-visa.

Would you be able to post a link?

Thank you

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by karlos

Just found the link for the e-visa myself....... $59.39, 2000Baht :S

I think i'll try to find the Cambodian embassy before the border, or stand firm with the price i should be paying at the border for the Cambodian visa

You found the wrong link, it should be only $25.

http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/

http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/

Thank you

I'm required to leave on the Monday 16th, the website states 3 business days to process.

Would i be right in thinking that the Thai holidays shouldn't affect the issue of this visa, silly question i know but TIT & TIC (That is Cambodia)

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by karlos

But they are also Cambodian holidays.

But they are also Cambodian holidays.

Ohh...

The Songkran holidays are also celebrated by Cambodia?

Even if i go to the border on Monday 16th with intent on purchasing a Cambodian visa from the consulate near by, i might not get one due to the Thai holidays?

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by karlos

Looks like with all these holidays the only way to get hold of a Cambodian visa is to pay the inflated price while between the boarders

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by karlos

It is also New Years in Cambodia and they have the same holidays.

I've decided against the Evisa if the Thai holidays will Affect the length of my application.

I will still be able to obtain a Cambodian visa between the borders, right? If not there will be hundred of people stuck there until the holidays are over.

If i can get a visa between the borders is it best to hand over a $20 note or the equivalent in Thai baht (620ish Baht)?

Thanks for your advice

Yes you can still get a visa on arrival as normal. I don't know what such a visa costs.

Yes you can still get a visa on arrival as normal. I don't know what such a visa costs.

Thank you for the confirmation.

I'll avoid the hustlers and hope to pay a fair price for the visa

Just one more question before i part from this thread.

Where is the building i need to apply for the Visa?

I ask because i don't want to be hurried into the wrong building and end up paying twice as much as i should.

Karlos is it wise to go Solo now because Song Kran will be on the 16th in Full Swing, and driving on a Bike to Aranyaprathet or where ever you may go may not be as pleasant as you thought

Just my 2 cents

Edited April 11, 201214 yr by MJCM

Karlos is it wise to go Solo now because Song Kran will be on the 16th in Full Swing, and driving on a Bike to Aranyaprathet or where ever you may go may not be as pleasant as you thought

Just my 2 cents

Thank you for your concern. I will be leaving the outskirts of Bangkok before the masses wake up, my home is situated close to the 304, so even when i return i won't be hassled by the mod so Songkraners, the only place i predict that i'll encounter issues will be on the return leg when exiting Aranyaprathet. I'll make sure i have plenty of water myself and cloth to clear my visor while exiting the town at a very slow speed.

Caution, a slow speed and the assistance of my ABS should help me survive the day