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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fastest And/or Cheapest Way To Phenom Phen From Bangkok</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21110_fastest-and-or-cheapest-way-to-Phenom-Phen-from-Bangkok/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Tonight, I'm going to Bangkok via bus to Mo Chit bus station (northern I think). how would u get to phnom Phen?

I heard one way is to take a bus from the east bus station to the border at Aranya Prathet, and them taxi o siem reap and bus to phnom Phen from...?

I do want to see the town for a few days, and then on to see  Siem Reap  before I have to fly from siem reap airport late next week.

thanks! ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam VIsa - Turnaround Time In Bangkok?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21096_Vietnam-VIsa---turnaround-time-in-Bangkok-/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi I arrive in Bangkok on 22 Feb, was planning to leave on 25 for Kanachanaburi. Original plan was to then go up north but having seen pictures of the smoke and haze there last Feb I am now planning to go to Vietnam. I have no embassy near me here so was wondering how quickly a visa can be turned round in Bangkok? Also, a) will I be ok leaving my passport there and leaving Bangkok(will hotels in Kanachanaburi need a passport?) and b) I understand the Tet holiday runs to 19 Feb so presumably there will be more of a backlog than normal. I haven't yet booked a flight to  Hanoi  and I am reluctant to do so until I know about a visa. I have looked at online sites for the pre approval letter which seems really expensive plus they say they are ... ]]></description>
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<title>Booking A Bus And Slow Boat From Chiang Mai To Luang Prabang From Ch.M - Any Suggestions?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21086_Booking-a-bus-and-slow-boat-from-Chiang-Mai-to-Luang-Prabang-from-Ch-M---any-suggestions-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello
I'm in  Chiang Mai  and I've seen a few places on the internet and in tour offices here offering to book a bus to the boarder, accommodation on the Thai side and then a 2 day slow boat down to  Luang Prabang  (where I'd have to book my own accommodation in Pak Beng).

Anyone done this? Any advice as to a good company to book it with? Any warnings? Any advice really, would be much appreciated!

Thanks
MissBanana ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21073_Thailand--Laos--Cambodia--Vietnam/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:39:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi there,

planning a trip with a mate in December 2013 to SE Asia for 3-4 months.

The plan, is to start in Bangkok, go into Laos, then to Camodia, then into Vietnam, spend roughly a month in each place. But we are having a major confusion about visa's... how does one go about about sorting visa's out? Like do we have to buy visa's whilst we are out there, or can we get it all done in the UK? sorry for the noob question : )

thankyou! ]]></description>
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<title>To Visa Or Not To Visa, What To Do If Going From Mainland China Into Hong Kong.</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21047_To-visa-or-not-to-visa--what-to-do-if-going-from-mainland-China-into-Hong-Kong-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Maybe someone can answer this one:

I am travelling through China.

And I am using the last entry of my visa (I applied and got 2, but I went out to southeast asia countries, and then got back into China again).

My flight home leaves from Beijing.

I want to go to Hong Kong (I don't need a visa for HK).

When in HK,

do I need to apply for a new visa for China to go back to Beijing, or my visa is still valid?

Have I &amp;quot;burned out&amp;quot; my last entrance when I got into HK, or I am &amp;quot;still in China itself&amp;quot; somehow?

This thing of HK has me puzzled...

Thanks if anyone know the ansewer.

Fabian. ]]></description>
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<title>Border Runs By Land</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/21023_border-runs-by-land/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I am going to be entering Thailand on 9/9/2013 and will leave on 25/11/2013, 77 days. I was intending to do border runs both as a requirement but also because they are part of travelling I have not done before. I know that I can only get another 15 days if I arrive by land. Is there a limit on how many times can I do these runs to extend my stay? I come from Australia so I will get 30 days at first. ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand Visa And Proving Onward Travel</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20976_Thailand-visa-and-proving-onward-travel/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I'm going to South East Asia for 3 months next week - flying in and out of Bangkok - but will be in Thailand for less than 30 days so I haven't applied for the tourist visa, thinking the visa on arrival will be ok. But will I have problems when I arrive in Thailand as my flight back is in 3 months from my arrival day and no proof that I'm actually travelling on and won't be in Thailand for the 3 months?!
I hold a British passport.
Any help - much appreciated! ]]></description>
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<title>Visa Questions For 5 Month Travel Plan. Onwards Travel?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20939_Visa-Questions-for-5-month-travel-plan--Onwards-travel-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi All,

I've tried reading through numerous threads regarding this but it's all a bit confusing/conflicting plus a lot of them are for shorter trips. I have seen all visa sticky's too, just want reassurance I suppose...

This is what my itinerary is looking like so far (I'm going to do about 5 and a half months):

-Flying in to Bangkok from London on a UK passport &amp;amp; plan to travel 2 months in Thailand (so I will get a 60 day visa from Thai Embassy in London)

-Then on to Malaysia overland, crossing from Koh Lipe on to Palau Langkawi. Am I correct in assuming you get a free 90 day visa on arrival?

-From here I'll be travelling to Singapore, probably spending 2/3 weeks in Malaysia and a day or 2 in Singapore (Is Singapore counted as ... ]]></description>
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<title>Vietnam Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20886_Vietnam-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Tourist Visa for Vietnam must be issued before arrival and there are three typical visas aimed at tourists. A month-long single entry visa, a month-long multiple entry visa and a three-month single entry visa. Depending on the consulate or embassy that issues it, on very infrequent occasions the visa may begin to expire from the day it is issued.

If you're not located anywhere near a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, Vietnamese visas can also be arranged online where you pay a travel agent an additional fee (generally around the $20-30 mark) and you're able to process your visa on arrival at Saigon,  Da Nang  or Hanoi's international airports. This is not possible for land crossings.

The cost of a Vietnamese visa varies ... ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20885_Thailand-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:45:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Thailand has a multitude of visa options and requirements -- you're best off going to the horse's mouth at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the full spiel.

For most regular tourists, you have two primary options: You can get a Tourist-visa in advance at a Thai embassy or consulate or you may be eligible for a visa-waiver upon arrival. This is valid for 30-days if you arrive by air but only 15 days if you arrive by land.

From the Travelfish blogs
How to get a Thai visa in Cambodia
How to get a Thai visa in Indonesia (Bali)
How to get a Thai visa in Laos (Savannakhet)
How to get a Thai visa in Laos (Vientiane)
How to get a Thai visa in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

You can leave Thailand and re-enter Thailand to get another 30 days ... ]]></description>
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<title>Singapore Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20884_Singapore-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Citizens of many nations are able to enter Singapore for up to 30 days visa-free -- so there's no need to get a visa in most cases -- and 30 days is more than enough to see all the sights you could possibly imagine in Singapore.

Some nationalities, including the following: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, the Central Asian states and Russia, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen are required to get a visa to enter Singapore.

From the Travelfish blogs
How to extend your Singapore visa online

Extensions
Stays may be extended online via the e-XTEND service.

Validity issues
All tourist entries are single entry only. The arrival and ... ]]></description>
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<title>Malaysia Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20883_Malaysia-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia has a quite liberal visa policy for most nationalities with many granted 90 days entry visa free on arrival. Israelis are the notable exception as they are generally not permitted to enter Malaysia. You can see the full list at the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Note that if it is your first time arriving in Malaysia you may be finger-printed at immigration.

Extensions
Malaysian tourist visas can be extended, see this story on extending a Malaysian tourist visa for more information.

Validity issues
All tourist entries are single entry only. The arrival and departure stamps are small, quarter page ones.

Overstay
Overstays are charged at 30 ringgit per day of overstay and it is not recommended as you may be ... ]]></description>
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<title>Indonesia Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20882_Indonesia-Visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The two most popular visas for Indonesia with foreign tourists are the 30-day visa on arrival and the tourist visa.

Visa on arrival
Over 60 nationalities are eligible for visa on arrival which is good for 30-days, costs US$25 (payable on arrival) and, in some cases, can be extended for a second 30 days for an additional $25, or via an agent (which should cost 500,000 - 600,000 rupiah depending on the agent).

The visa on arrival is available at most popular international airports (for example, Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Padang, Palembang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Mataram and Kupang) and also at many seaports which accept international visitors. Contact your closest Indonesian embassy for a full list - the Indonesian Embassy in Washington has a ... ]]></description>
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<title>Laos Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20881_Laos-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Tourist Visa for Laos can be issued at most entry points or via a travel agency or Lao consulate. The visa should cost around US$30 -- though this may vary a little depending on your nationality.

Visa on arrival is reliably available at most overland crossings between Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, including the Huay Xai,  Vientiane , Savannakhet,  Tha Khaek  and Chong Mek entry points. It is also available at both Vientiane and  Luang Prabang  airports (US$30 - cash only, one passport photo). Visa on arrival is not available at the  Paksan  crossing.

If you get your visa beforehand from a Lao embassy it should be valid for 30 days. ALL visas on arrival are now valid for 30 days. Be wary of being stamped in for 15 days on a 30 day ... ]]></description>
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<title>Cambodia Visa FAQ</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20880_Cambodia-visa-FAQ/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Both tourist and business visas are available on entry at the airports and at some of the international crossings. A tourist visa costs US$20, a business visa $25. There is no difference in required documents for one visa or the other -- one just costs $5 more than the other.

At international airports you'll generally get the visa for the official price, at overland crossings, overcharging may happen occur. You will require a pen and one photo.

You can also apply for a Cambodian visa online through the Cambodia eVisa online website.

From the Travelfish blogs
Getting a Cambodian visa in Singapore
Getting a Cambodian visa in Vietnam

Extensions
A tourist visa can be extended once, for 30 days only. The extension costs around US$45 ... ]]></description>
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<title>Visa On Arrival (Singapore, Malaysia) With No Proof Of Onward Journey</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20850_Visa-on-arrival--Singapore--Malaysia--with-no-proof-of-onward-journey/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi, I'm travelling throughout SE Asia starting in about a weeks time and have a couple of questions about Visa's on arrival in Singapore and Malaysia.  I will first arrive in Singapore on Jan 30th and be flying out to Kota Kinabalu the next day, so there is no issue with obtaining entry for this short time.  When I fly back into Singapore from KK a week later I have no proof of an onwards journey; would it be wise of me to buy a cheap bus ticket from Sing to KL before I arrive back?  Also, in order to arrive into Malaysia I will need proof of continuing travel.. at this stage I havent booked any travel from KL to Bangkok.  Will this affect me?  If it makes any difference, I do have my return airfare booked, but it is departing from  Ho ... ]]></description>
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<title>VOA Now Available At Viet Airports Without E-visa Pre-approval?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20735_VOA-now-available-at-Viet-airports-without-e-visa-pre-approval-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Wikitravel is claiming that from 1st January visa on arrival is now available at HCMC airport (and presumably  Hanoi  &amp;amp; Da Nang) without e-visa pre-approval. Could anyone please confirm this? Certainly sounds like a lot less hassle than applying online. ]]></description>
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<title>Entering Vietnam With No Departure Flight.</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20661_Entering-Vietnam-with-no-departure-flight-/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I'm flying into Vietnam from Australia and I'm still unsure about entry requirements. I know in some cases you need proof of departure to be allowed to even board your flight. I haven't planned on buying my return flight until later in my trip as I will be travelling for roughly 6 months, so at this stage I'll be leaving Vietnam by bus. I'm planing on obtaining  a 3 month multiple entry Visa or will soon, is that all that I need to be allowed in? I already did contact the Vietnam Embassy in Australia but it didn't really clear it up for me. I was also wondering if anyone had advice on whether it would be smarter to just get a 3 month single entry Visa and if I chose to enter back into Vietnam get a Shorter Visa from the country I will ... ]]></description>
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<title>60day Thailand Visa From Laos</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20658_60day-Thailand-Visa-from-Laos/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I hope someone can give me some advice...

I will arrive in Thailand on Jan. 10th. I have a yoga training in Thailand from Feb. 8th until April 9th and don't have a 60 day visa for my school. I need a total of 90, at least, in Thailand. I have discovered I can go to  Vientiane  Laos and obtain a 60day from the Thai Embassy. Does this service really take one day?
I'm wondering when should i go to Vientiane and get my visa??? Does the 60day visa start when I receive it in Laos? Or immediately when I enter back into Thailand?
Can I go to Laos first and apply for my 60 day and request when the 60days start and receive a 15 day when I go back into the country in order to make it down to south Thailand before my school?
Or do i need to go to ... ]]></description>
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<title>Thailand,Vietnam Nd Cambodia In 4 Weeks Visa Help.</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/visabordercrossings/20610_Thailand-Vietnam-nd-Cambodia-in-4-weeks-Visa-help-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

Me and my girlfriend are heading to Thailand next month, flying to bangkok, and beginning our trip from there. Following is a very rough itinerary of what we want to do.

Could anybody please help me with what visas i need as i am struggling to understand.

1. Fly to BKK on 9th Feb and spend a couple of days
2. Fly to  Hanoi  on the 12th.
3. Spend around 10-12 heading south
4. Cross border into Cambodia and spend 5 or 6 days passing through.
5. Cross border back into Thailand and spend the rest of my time up till 9th March (approx 2 weeks) int the south of thailand before flying home from BKK.

Its all a bit rushed i know but i can only get 4 weeks off work. I just need some help with visas.

Do i get the usual  30day stamp in ... ]]></description>
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