Chongchom border crossing still open ?

[jasonr3255]

Can anybody kindly advise if the chongchom border crossing is still operating to cross in and return back immediately ?

If so, what is the length of stay once Stamped by Thai officials 15 days or 30 days

Many Thanks

[ubonjoe]

Yes it is open.

The number of days you get depends upon what country you are from. If from a G7 country (or one with a bilateral agreement) you will get 30 days otherwise it will be 15 days.

[Jip99]

Expect to pay around 1,300/1,400 Baht for a visa run at Chong Chom.

[khwaibah]

Expect to pay around 1,300/1,400 Baht for a visa run at Chong Chom.

Crossing is open from 6 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. And cost could go as high as 1500 baht. 1200 for Cambodian visa and 300 for u-turn.

[ericthai]

Expect to pay around 1,300/1,400 Baht for a visa run at Chong Chom.

Crossing is open from 6 am to 10 pm 7 days a week. And cost could go as high as 1500 baht. 1200 for Cambodian visa and 300 for u-turn.

Who is charging you the 300?

I have never paid anything but the visa for Cambodia at Chong Chom. Some of the Khmer have tried to get 200-300B for not staying 24hrs, but I have always told them no! They look at you and wait 1-2 minutes and then stamp your pass port. If you stand your ground you wont need to pay.

[PattayaPhom]

E Visa is $20, cant refuse you entry, suggest anyone purchase these befor going...just remember to keep them stapled in your PP

[ubonjoe]

E Visa is $20, cant refuse you entry, suggest anyone purchase these befor going...just remember to keep them stapled in your PP

E-visas are not accepted at Chong Chom.

They can only be used at Poi Pet and Hat Lek. See: http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/

[phuketrichard]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

[khwaibah]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

20% of those that enter Cambodia at Chong Chom get their visa for $20. The other 80% pay 1000 to 1200 baht. If doing a border hop they normally get stung another 300 baht for the U-turn.

[fifthcolumn]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

Myself as well. Never one baht more than us20 although I was hassled more than usual last trip.

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[phuketrichard]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

20% of those that enter Cambodia at Chong Chom get their visa for $20. The other 80% pay 1000 to 1200 baht. If doing a border hop they normally get stung another 300 baht for the U-turn.

would love to know how u get these numbers?

do u stand there day in, day out counting as i am sure the Cambodian authorities do not keep records

[khwaibah]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

20% of those that enter Cambodia at Chong Chom get their visa for $20. The other 80% pay 1000 to 1200 baht. If doing a border hop they normally get stung another 300 baht for the U-turn.

would love to know how u get these numbers?

do u stand there day in, day out counting as i am sure the Cambodian authorities do not keep records

I admit it is only a estimated guess but I do live in KC and inter react with those that are going across and with officials at Kap Choeng Immigration and Chong Chom Border Crossing. I'll take my numbers any day.

[crazydrummerpauly]

Hi. I'm struggling to find a categorical answer to a simple question so have ended up on a thread that is at least connected : When crossing at Land borders, are members of the G7 countries still being given a 30-day exemption, or are they back to the 15-day one ? Thanks in advance.

[ubonjoe]

It is still 30 days for those from G7 countries.

[Jip99]

Evisa as stated not accepted and it is $28 including all the taxs'/ cc charge

I have NEVER in the past 4 years paid more than $20 for a 1 month visa there nor been asked to pay more,

but then i have 8 or so Cambodian stamps in my passport with a few extensions as well on an Ordinary visa

20% of those that enter Cambodia at Chong Chom get their visa for $20. The other 80% pay 1000 to 1200 baht. If doing a border hop they normally get stung another 300 baht for the U-turn.

would love to know how u get these numbers?

do u stand there day in, day out counting as i am sure the Cambodian authorities do not keep records

I admit it is only a estimated guess but I do live in KC and inter react with those that are going across and with officials at Kap Choeng Immigration and Chong Chom Border Crossing. I'll take my numbers any day.

I can confirm that I have seen him sitting outside M & D Coffee collecting number plates in his notepad........

Seriously, I would hesitate to doubt the numbers of kwaibah who is the authority on Kap Choeng/Chong Chom in view of how close he lives.

If I wanted any up to date info on either place, I would go to him first.