Big JD Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 So I am fairly new in Bangkok and this will be my first visa run. I hold a type B multiple entry visa and have to leave the country every 3 months... So I am wondering if any of the more experienced expats out there can recommend the quickest, easiest and cheapest place to go from Bangkok for a fairly painless visa run. Sorry, I am sure that questions like these have been asked a million times on here, but like I said I am new at this so any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel1 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 cheapest? my guess is vientiane laos. early overnight train (thought at 5or6) from bkk than u are able to reach the embassy before 12 get your visa after 3pm next day and nighttrain back. but, vientiane is worth a few days as well!! ticket 2nd sleepr approx 700tbh.. if you really want cheap u have 3th class seats, believe me you dont want to be in there ;-) hualamphong trainstation. Sent from my GT-S5660 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdw Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 he doesn't need to go to the consulate or embassy if he's got a multiple entry visa just get the jack golf bus to Cambo, half a day's trip http://www.jackgolf.com/en/visa_run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Besides the 'new visa' thing (as I understood OP's post, that he's going for the second entry ), it's a nice option. the other would be Cambodia, or a flight to S-Pore or KL. For Laos and Cambodia, you need to pay for the visa, to enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdw Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 JD, Don't forget that if you exit and re-enter near the end of the visa's validity date you can basically get an extra 3 months out of it, making a 12 month visa last 15 months. Whatever you do, don't let them stamp you back in on a 15 day tourist visa. Make sure they re-enter you on the multiple entry Non-Imm B. I was LMAO when a guy I know got himself a one year multiple entry and then overstayed the stamp and had to start all over again. The funniest part was he had no job to go to, nothing going on, just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) There are about 3 popular visa run companies you can use if you don't want to deal with anything except citing in a van or bus for a ride to Cambodia ... I recommend these guys http://www.thaivisaservice.com/ Prices are online but it is 1,900 for the trip to Cambodia with some extra expenses IF you fall into these categories... Trip require Passport, 2 passport size ID-pictures , 1 copy of ID-page, validity of your Passport at least 6 month(less than 3month add THB500.-, less than 1month add THB2,000.-) and has 2-3 pages free for VISA application! Edit: If you prefer a big bus, check out these guys http://www.thaivisarun.com/ Edited October 8, 2012 by Nisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 ...So I am wondering if any of the more experienced expats out there can recommend the quickest, easiest and cheapest place to go from Bangkok for a fairly painless visa run... I am always at a loss how to answer a question about "the quickest, easiest and cheapest" anyting, because the quickest is unlikely to be the easiest and cheapest, the easiest is unlikely to be the quickest and cheapest, and the cheapest is unlikely to be the quickest and easiest. Aside from that, easy and its superlative are subjective terms. One person may find a bus trip to Aranyaprathet easier than a flight to Singapore, another person may feel the opposite way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Cheapest is a bus from Mo Chit to Cambodia (get your Cambodia visa online before you go) and back same way and same day. There used to be casino buses from a BigC that were free if you went and put a dollar in a one-armed bandit Quickest is a flight to closest destination outside Thailand and return flight same day. Difference is lotsa $$$ but only a few hours. Up to you Edited October 8, 2012 by jpinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks heaps guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Continuing Maestro's post. A bit of planning can make a flight out and back to Malaysia (Air Asia to KL) the cheapest an easiest since there is no visa charge for Malaysia and buying the ticket 3 months in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Prices are online but it is 1,900 for the trip to Cambodia with some extra expenses IF you fall into these categories... Trip require Passport, 2 passport size ID-pictures , 1 copy of ID-page, validity of your Passport at least 6 month(less than 3month add THB500.-, less than 1month add THB2,000.-) and has 2-3 pages free for VISA application! "(less than 3month add THB500.-, less than 1month add THB2,000.-)" What is that, teamoney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Cambodia requires passport and/or passport replacing documents to be valid at least 4 months on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Cambodia requires passport and/or passport replacing documents to be valid at least 4 months on arrival. Yes, that's why asked is that tea money how you can get away for passport requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Cambodia requires passport and/or passport replacing documents to be valid at least 4 months on arrival. Yes, that's why asked is that tea money how you can get away for passport requirements. It could be a legitimate penalty or fine that Cambodia has too just the same as paying an overstay fee. But regardless, a good thing for those who are caught in a jam or ill prepared.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Another silly question, do I have to leave the country 3 months from when the visa was issued or from when I entered the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 90 days from enetering. When you enter Thailand immirgation puts a stamp in your passport that tells you when you entered and when you need to leve at the latest (or apply for an extension of stay if you qualify). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Cambodia requires passport and/or passport replacing documents to be valid at least 4 months on arrival. Yes, that's why asked is that tea money how you can get away for passport requirements. It could be a legitimate penalty or fine that Cambodia has too just the same as paying an overstay fee. But regardless, a good thing for those who are caught in a jam or ill prepared.. "a legitimate penalty or fine that Cambodia has" Someone, anyone, can confirm that? Useful for many if true. Bullshit if just "me thinks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Cambodia requires passport and/or passport replacing documents to be valid at least 4 months on arrival. Yes, that's why asked is that tea money how you can get away for passport requirements. It could be a legitimate penalty or fine that Cambodia has too just the same as paying an overstay fee. But regardless, a good thing for those who are caught in a jam or ill prepared.. "a legitimate penalty or fine that Cambodia has" Someone, anyone, can confirm that? Useful for many if true. Bullshit if just "me thinks" Point is, why does it matter? Does it make a difference in terms of it being useful to people if it is a fine or payoff to allow you to get around the requirement of needing a passport valid for 4-months (6, depending on visa and country of origin)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Point is, if I do my own visarun without that company. Like to know if I can pay that fine in every bordercheck point or airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxbr Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Do gambling busses still leave from Lumpini at 5am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Point is, if I do my own visarun without that company. Like to know if I can pay that fine in every bordercheck point or airport. Be a good question for a Cambodia Visa type forum as Cambodia has different processes at different borders. You can even see this looking at their E-Visa application page. As for flying, I doubt the airline would let you board without having 4-months valid in your passport. I can also tell you that I did a run with the Visa Run company mentioned above long ago and had to pay extra because the one page I had left in my passport was not marked as a "Visa" page but rather for endorsements. Not only did I have to pay extra but had to write and sign a note to the effect of my applying for a new passport back in Thailand. I don't recall if it was marked on my visa, in my passport or I got a receipt but I do clearly remember the fee being noted / accounted for. Bottom line, especially to the OP, it is usually a lot easier to work with one of these companies than do it on your own. They'll answer all your questions and they have much greater experience and know if and how to deal with issues that may be out of the norm ... basically all you need to do is sit back and be present during the whole process, they handle it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why would you allow your passport to get down to less than 4 months. Some countries require 6 months. If you wanted to get a tourist visa with 2 entries you would not get one because you would not have enough time left on your passport to meet the Thailand's 6 month requirement. Many countries recommend you renew your passport 9 months in advance. The UK will even add up to 9 months to your passport if you renew early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Tudo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'd do yourself a favour and fly into the country you intend to do your visa run to,the minibuses here have a fearsome reputation for driving like lunatics,crashing and the driver running off leaving half the people in the minibus dead! I've seen a wreck of the same myself driving myself back from a visa run to Ranong and The Andaman Club,four people died and the driver just ran away,shocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why would you allow your passport to get down to less than 4 months. Some countries require 6 months. If you wanted to get a tourist visa with 2 entries you would not get one because you would not have enough time left on your passport to meet the Thailand's 6 month requirement. Many countries recommend you renew your passport 9 months in advance. The UK will even add up to 9 months to your passport if you renew early. I'm in Thailand now and my passport is valid to 9th June 2013. I'm going to get new double TR from Laos before 9th December. So if this is true, I can extend my first 60 days and then do visarun to Cambodia only 3months + some days left in my passport. And because of that, after my second 60+30 in Thailand, I can go back europe late May/early June, not late April/early May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why would you allow your passport to get down to less than 4 months. Some countries require 6 months. If you wanted to get a tourist visa with 2 entries you would not get one because you would not have enough time left on your passport to meet the Thailand's 6 month requirement. Many countries recommend you renew your passport 9 months in advance. The UK will even add up to 9 months to your passport if you renew early. I'm in Thailand now and my passport is valid to 9th June 2013. I'm going to get new double TR from Laos before 9th December. So if this is true, I can extend my first 60 days and then do visarun to Cambodia only 3months + some days left in my passport. And because of that, after my second 60+30 in Thailand, I can go back europe late May/early June, not late April/early May. It could happen, that you get refused at the border: 6 month validity is not only requested in the embassy. It is usually mandatory for entering the country. Some (other) countries requesting 6 month more, as the planed stay/ booked return flight date. Why not get a new passport in the embassy in Bangkok (I assume, there is one for you). Should be possible, with 6 weeks time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullupullo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 For Thailand there is no 6 month validity rule, only when You apply visa passport have to be valid 6 months. Yes I know I can get new passport, actually in 2 weeks, but that is not issue here. I have no problem leave in April, but could happily stay one more month. Just want to know is this legitimate and official pay or teamoney this visacompany has managed to sort out. I rather pay that 500b than buy new passport which I will use next time maybe in October/November. That's 8-9 months lost in 5 year passport, stupid. Now everybody think why I don't use this company then? My passport will be almost full by that time, no full page left for Cambodia visa and where they go, no E-visa accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) For Thailand there is no 6 month validity rule, only when You apply visa passport have to be valid 6 months. I read different, all over the internet. But maybe it's wrong! Happens sometimes. Or I confuse that with the Tourist Visa Exemption. Edited October 11, 2012 by noob7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 For Thailand there is no 6 month validity rule, only when You apply visa passport have to be valid 6 months. I read different, all over the internet. But maybe it's wrong! Happens sometimes. Or I confuse that with the Tourist Visa Exemption. I think they changed this just last year. I believe now the rule is you simply have a valid passport for the time of your stay and/or visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisa Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 For Thailand there is no 6 month validity rule, only when You apply visa passport have to be valid 6 months. Yes I know I can get new passport, actually in 2 weeks, but that is not issue here. I have no problem leave in April, but could happily stay one more month. Just want to know is this legitimate and official pay or teamoney this visacompany has managed to sort out. I rather pay that 500b than buy new passport which I will use next time maybe in October/November. That's 8-9 months lost in 5 year passport, stupid. Now everybody think why I don't use this company then? My passport will be almost full by that time, no full page left for Cambodia visa and where they go, no E-visa accepted. The lack of pages combine with your passport getting down to the last months is an indication you should simply get a new passport. Are the added expenses, headaches and possible unforeseen problems really worth all this just to get some extra months use of your new passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Tudo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 For Thailand there is no 6 month validity rule, only when You apply visa passport have to be valid 6 months. I read different, all over the internet. But maybe it's wrong! Happens sometimes. Or I confuse that with the Tourist Visa Exemption. I think they changed this just last year. I believe now the rule is you simply have a valid passport for the time of your stay and/or visa. What,the Thais have changed the visa rule?I've never heard of that before! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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