Hello folks new to this forum lark so please be gentle.

I would greatly appreciate some advise on extending a Visa on arrival (the one you get free in the airport not a tourist visa) by three days. I live reasonably close to Chong chom border and have used this to extend a tourist visa 10+ years ago. Does anyone know how much it costs and how much hassle it is these days, as I'm planning to visit Bangkok and guess I could do it there? Are there any other options?

Thanks

I guess you mean a visa exempt enty, which is different from a Visa on Arrival and gives you 30 days if arrving by air.

You can try and extend it by a maximum of 7 day, best to take proof of flight out of Thailand within those 7 days. Cost is 1,900 baht and a pass photo. Another option s to mke a border run to another country. That will give you an additional 15 days, but cost a visa for the other country plus travel expenses.

I guess I do Mario. Sounding like a Chong chom border run is best does anyone know what it costs and entails? Only about 20-30km so I can get there easy.

I was there just 3 weeks ago. You need to have a passport sized photo, or they will take one for just 100 baht (^^). The entry to cambodia itself was 1.100 Baht. Luckily they asked what i am going to do in cambodia. When i told them that i was just running over the market and get a coffee they told me i would have to 300 Baht for return on same day. I have heard different stories about pay or not to pay, its up to you what cards you play with them. I parked my scooter just before the border station on the left side.There are guides who will bring you over the border. Also up to you if you are going to use them. Its not really needed as it is not complicated.

When you arrive on the left side is the exit, keep left to get your visa on arrival in cambodia. Cross the street to get your entry stamp for cambodia. When leaving cambodia keep alway left. Do not try to get more than the allowed amount of cigarettes and alcohol over the border. Even if you get it over the border, there are numerous checks when driving down to prasat.

Forgetit's information is good. It was a learning curve for me....

First time I went to Osmach, I paid 1,400 for a visa, and 300 to leave. Second time, I paid 1,200 for visa, and 100 baht to leave. Third time, I gave them 1000 baht for visa, and didn't pay anything to leave - all done with good spirit, some limited, but improving Cambodian, a joke and a smile...

You are not obliged by law to pay 300 baht to leave the Country - upto you, obviously, but I would advise anyone not to pay, and thereby make it an easier process for others not to feel pressured / obliged to pay also - just smile and say you've just given all your money to the temple, if it would make the process easier for you - you will find they won't find issue with you - it's just a blag. I don't smoke personally, but if you want cheap fags, the runners will happily bring them over into Thailand for you - but they are already very cheap in the big market. As far as checkposts go, I've lived up here for about two Years now, and the many times I have driven to Prasat, and Surin, via Chong Chom - I have been stopped maybe three times by the Police for a routine driving licence inspection, along with many other drivers - never for contraband.

Aside from them accepting my last 'offer' - as far as the real visa fee is concerned, I don't actually know what the correct fee is for a walk over into Cambodia - anyone have any idea ? They have never once given me a receipt, or written the amount on the visa, which has a provision for such information. I seem to remember, if you purchase it on line, it may be around the 25 dollar mark - but Chong Chom doesn't have the facility to process e-visas, unlike Aranyaprathet.

Three day overstay = 1,500 baht when leaving. I have two friends who do this every time they visit. They'd rather pay the few days overstay fine than spend a day at immigration doing the extension. Of course you're in a precarious situation if you're asked for your papers at any time during an overstay period, do there is some risk there.

On a somewhat related note, I know a head teacher who never does his 90 day reports. He says it's easier to just pay the fine at the end of the year when he renews his visa.

Forgetit's information is good. It was a learning curve for me....

First time I went to Osmach, I paid 1,400 for a visa, and 300 to leave. Second time, I paid 1,200 for visa, and 100 baht to leave. Third time, I gave them 1000 baht for visa, and didn't pay anything to leave - all done with good spirit, some limited, but improving Cambodian, a joke and a smile...

You are not obliged by law to pay 300 baht to leave the Country - upto you, obviously, but I would advise anyone not to pay, and thereby make it an easier process for others not to feel pressured / obliged to pay also - just smile and say you've just given all your money to the temple, if it would make the process easier for you - you will find they won't find issue with you - it's just a blag. I don't smoke personally, but if you want cheap fags, the runners will happily bring them over into Thailand for you - but they are already very cheap in the big market. As far as checkposts go, I've lived up here for about two Years now, and the many times I have driven to Prasat, and Surin, via Chong Chom - I have been stopped maybe three times by the Police for a routine driving licence inspection, along with many other drivers - never for contraband.

Aside from them accepting my last 'offer' - as far as the real visa fee is concerned, I don't actually know what the correct fee is for a walk over into Cambodia - anyone have any idea ? They have never once given me a receipt, or written the amount on the visa, which has a provision for such information. I seem to remember, if you purchase it on line, it may be around the 25 dollar mark - but Chong Chom doesn't have the facility to process e-visas, unlike Aranyaprathet.

An earlier posting by me in March 2012 (Feb crossing):

'Cambodia is 1,000 baht (or preferably if you have it US$ 20). Ignore any requests for additional fees by Cambodian immigration. I don't know about Choam Sa Ngam / Anlong Veng, but the Arranyapratet / Poipet Cambodian border is notorious and bad habits seem to have spilled over to the Chom Jom / O'Smach Cambodian crossing; I was asked for 300 baht by Cambodian immigration on departure on Friday last week. I said ok and made to get the money out so the guy would hand my passport back. I said thank you and walked away'.

I have always been charged 1,000 baht or $20 to cross into Cambodia. 2 crossings at Chom Jom /Osmach and 5+ at Choam Sa Ngam / Anlong Veng. Have only been asked for more when being stamped out on return at CJ.

Perhaps the 300 baht is a standard one-day in-and-out only semi-kosher fee at all borders? I guess that's unlikely given Ackybangs negotiation skills and the fact the border guard shouted something at my disappearing back, but didn't run after me.

I usually use CSN /AV, but have never done an in-and-out there - Siem Reap is too close/appealing. I've done a visa run at the border north of Chantaburi and don't recall an extra fee request there but that was an all-in fee shepherded run from Patts several years ago. Anybody have any recent-ish experiences at other Cambodian crossings with the additional fee request (to give it a status that is probably well above its station), both on a one day in-and-out and a normal returning basis?

Edit: it's a pity that the borders in Issaan don't process the E-Visa. Yes it is $25 (last time I looked about April), but they don't use an extra page of your expensive passport.

Edited October 28, 201213 yr by SantiSuk

Three day overstay = 1,500 baht when leaving. I have two friends who do this every time they visit. They'd rather pay the few days overstay fine than spend a day at immigration doing the extension. Of course you're in a precarious situation if you're asked for your papers at any time during an overstay period, do there is some risk there.

On a somewhat related note, I know a head teacher who never does his 90 day reports. He says it's easier to just pay the fine at the end of the year when he renews his visa.

Well that is an option then and probably the cheapest! Would I pay the fine in the airport?

Thank you all so much for your help.

You would pay fine at departure point if not arrested for overstay (or found on other check/arrest) and jailed for court date - in that case fine might be a bit less followed by deportation. I would not recommend anyone overstay by plan - there are better alternatives without the chance for serious negatives (however slight they might actually be).

What are the procedures for Thai passport holders at this border post? Anyone know?

Forgetit's information is good. It was a learning curve for me....

First time I went to Osmach, I paid 1,400 for a visa, and 300 to leave. Second time, I paid 1,200 for visa, and 100 baht to leave. Third time, I gave them 1000 baht for visa, and didn't pay anything to leave - all done with good spirit, some limited, but improving Cambodian, a joke and a smile...

You are not obliged by law to pay 300 baht to leave the Country - upto you, obviously, but I would advise anyone not to pay, and thereby make it an easier process for others not to feel pressured / obliged to pay also - just smile and say you've just given all your money to the temple, if it would make the process easier for you - you will find they won't find issue with you - it's just a blag. I don't smoke personally, but if you want cheap fags, the runners will happily bring them over into Thailand for you - but they are already very cheap in the big market. As far as checkposts go, I've lived up here for about two Years now, and the many times I have driven to Prasat, and Surin, via Chong Chom - I have been stopped maybe three times by the Police for a routine driving licence inspection, along with many other drivers - never for contraband.

Aside from them accepting my last 'offer' - as far as the real visa fee is concerned, I don't actually know what the correct fee is for a walk over into Cambodia - anyone have any idea ? They have never once given me a receipt, or written the amount on the visa, which has a provision for such information. I seem to remember, if you purchase it on line, it may be around the 25 dollar mark - but Chong Chom doesn't have the facility to process e-visas, unlike Aranyaprathet.

An earlier posting by me in March 2012 (Feb crossing):

'Cambodia is 1,000 baht (or preferably if you have it US$ 20). Ignore any requests for additional fees by Cambodian immigration. I don't know about Choam Sa Ngam / Anlong Veng, but the Arranyapratet / Poipet Cambodian border is notorious and bad habits seem to have spilled over to the Chom Jom / O'Smach Cambodian crossing; I was asked for 300 baht by Cambodian immigration on departure on Friday last week. I said ok and made to get the money out so the guy would hand my passport back. I said thank you and walked away'.

I have always been charged 1,000 baht or $20 to cross into Cambodia. 2 crossings at Chom Jom /Osmach and 5+ at Choam Sa Ngam / Anlong Veng. Have only been asked for more when being stamped out on return at CJ.

Perhaps the 300 baht is a standard one-day in-and-out only semi-kosher fee at all borders? I guess that's unlikely given Ackybangs negotiation skills and the fact the border guard shouted something at my disappearing back, but didn't run after me.

I usually use CSN /AV, but have never done an in-and-out there - Siem Reap is too close/appealing. I've done a visa run at the border north of Chantaburi and don't recall an extra fee request there but that was an all-in fee shepherded run from Patts several years ago. Anybody have any recent-ish experiences at other Cambodian crossings with the additional fee request (to give it a status that is probably well above its station), both on a one day in-and-out and a normal returning basis?

Edit: it's a pity that the borders in Issaan don't process the E-Visa. Yes it is $25 (last time I looked about April), but they don't use an extra page of your expensive passport.

Probably not a good idea for you to use that border again. Your name will be on their list.

I have used that border a few times and for the sake of 300 baht I pay it. That border is a bad enough place without making extra problems for you.

The 300baht payment is for those that don't stay for 24hours. That is Cambodian law. You must stay for 24 hours. The 300 baht waives that requirement.

There are alot of different prices involved. When I used that border a few times in one year I noticed something quite interesting. On the visa side they took my passport and checked my name on a list. They then charged me the same amount as the previous time; which was 1000baht. The guy next to me in the queue, a first timer, was charged 1200.

Edited November 4, 201213 yr by puchooay

What are the procedures for Thai passport holders at this border post? Anyone know?

Thai passport holders get a free 14 day entry at all border crossings.

What are the procedures for Thai passport holders at this border post? Anyone know?

Thai passport holders get a free 14 day entry at all border crossings.

Thanks. And presumably aren't made to pay anything on exit.