Pattaya Visa Run
To Cambodia

Need to do a Pattaya visa run to Cambodia?

It's one of those things nobody likes to do, but for many this is the only way to extend their multiple entry visa. A "Pattaya visa run" is most convenient and least expensive to the Cambodian border.

Cambodian Border Sign

How much does it cost?

If you choose to do a visa run with one of the many visa run companies in Pattaya it will cost you around 2,000-2,500 Baht. Prices vary depending on how many seats the mini bus has, whether you are being picked up from your hotel, condominium or apartment, and how many meals are included.

A typical Visa Run Mini Bus in Pattaya

How long does it take?

This is an Image of the Cambodian border. Heavily guarded as you can see. It is an interesting experience if you have never been to this border. Lots of Cambodian kids running around begging for money. Make sure you hold on to your belongings. I have never had a problem but I have heard that things can go missing.

Cambodian Border

You usually have 1 stop on your Pattaya visa run at a gas station or restaurant for 15 minutes each way to eat, buy refreshments and use the toilet. At the border is a Casino where you will have lunch. A nice break with a pretty decent buffet.

What You Need:

• Photo
• Passport
• Departure Card
• onward travel documents if applicable

You basically just walk 50 meters across the border, stamp in and come back. If you were to do the visa run by yourself you would pay 1,200 Baht for the Cambodian Visa and a 300 Baht exit fee! I am not sure why people think this is all about money.

At the the border you can buy cigarettes and alcohol and make up for the cost of the visa run that way.... if you are a smoker and like to drink alcohol that is.

Other Points Of Exit And Re-entry And Visa Runs

Penang, Malaysia

If you are planning to do a visa run to Penang try to arrive in Penang in the morning since the Consulate only accept visa applications in the morning. If you have or want to spend one or more nights in Penang and you are on a low or limited budget you may want to stay somewhere in George Town. George Town offers low and medium priced accommodation in the vicinity of 250-2,500 Baht.

For more expensive accommodation try Batu Ferengi. Batu Ferengi offers nice resorts on the touristy part of the island of Penang. There you will also find a night market to visit and/or to go shopping while in Penang.

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Kota Bharu, Malaysia
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Chong Chom To Cambodia
• Ranong To Burma (Myanmar)
• Mae Sai to Burma (Myanmar)
• Mae Sot To Burma (Myanmar)
• Chiang Saen To Burma (Myanmar)
• Chiang Kong To laos
• Vientiane, Laos

Here are links to lists of the Thai border checkpoints
with email addresses and phone numbers by region:

North http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=north

Northeast http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=esarn

Central http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=central

South http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/en/base.php?page=south

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