Kap Choeng Immigration Update.

[gotlost]

I have just been informed directly by Kap Choeng Immigration that they no longer except 90 day reports from outside their area. And if you are on a 60 day tourist visa and wish to convert over to a retirment extension you must go to Korat Immigration for a single entry 90 day O-visa to start the concern or go out of country to obtain it.

[pablo]

I have just been informed directly by Kap Choeng Immigration that they no longer except 90 day reports from outside their area. And if you are on a 60 day tourist visa and wish to convert over to a retirment extension you must go to Korat Immigration for a single entry 90 day O-visa to start the concern or go out of country to obtain it.

That certainly makes it difficult for anyone spending time visiting here, and in need of a 90 day report!

They just make rules up as they go along, it seems.     

[iammike]

Thanks GL for confirming my fears.

A shame that it isn't possible for me to do my 90 days report at KCI.

[IsaanAngkorTours]

Thanks GL for confirming my fears.

A shame that it isn't possible for me to do my 90 days report at KCI.

What about Korat - is that possible for you ?

[gotlost]

Thanks GL for confirming my fears.

A shame that it isn't possible for me to do my 90 days report at KCI.

What about Korat - is that possible for you ?

January 13. Read and weep.

I have just had a first hand report of Korat Immigration refusing all 90 day reports or services  from Buriram residence. They must go to Kap Choeng Immigration. This was put into effect  January 1.
And they will not process any one that does not have residence in their area.

[urleft]

Well if you have a multi entry visa going to border checkpoint should be an option for a 90 day. 

[gotlost]

Well if you have a multi entry visa going to border checkpoint should be an option for a 90 day.

Multi entry visa has nothing got do with this. This is about 90 day reporting. If your talking about a multi entry permit yes it would be an option except for two things. Cambodia will scam you for 1800 baht and if you do not have a reentry permit KCI or Korat will not issue one unless your reside in their area.

[Starman]

Cambodia do not "scam" you for 1800 baht. 1500 is the price of a visa. 300baht is the price to pay for leaving same day. The last time I was there they offered me the option to sit outside their office overnight and leave for free. I know there is a dollar amount listed somewhere but it seems to vary. Anyway try getting across the border anywhere else for less, with travel factored in of course.

The visa for Laos has been 1500baht for years now.

[mxyzptlk]

Has Kap Choeng implemented mail-in 90 day reports?
If Yes: Has anyone used this method successfully?

[IsaanAngkorTours]

Cambodia do not "scam" you for 1800 baht. 1500 is the price of a visa. 300baht is the price to pay for leaving same day. The last time I was there they offered me the option to sit outside their office overnight and leave for free. I know there is a dollar amount listed somewhere but it seems to vary. Anyway try getting across the border anywhere else for less, with travel factored in of course.

The visa for Laos has been 1500baht for years now.

1,500 Baht is actually Osmach immigration's requirement for an in/out visa + the 'penalty' of 300 Baht for not staying one night in Cambodia. The official visa cost is $30 (increased 1 October 2014) which equates to less than 1,000 Baht. The 'cream off' can therefore be computed as 500 Baht (+ the 'penalty').

We agreed to pay $35 per visa for our tour groups.

There is no doubt that, if you are traveling on, you can stand there and insist on paying $30. If you are doing an in/out visa run then you are at the mercy of Cambodian immigration. My only surprise is that Thai immigration don't take the opportunity to charge a fee for the same day return.

Laos actually depends on your nationality; Brits pay $35 as do Americans. Australians pay $30 and Chinese $20 - they obviously don't like Canadians and Indians who pay $42 and $40 respectively.

[gotlost]

Has Kap Choeng implemented mail-in 90 day reports?
If Yes: Has anyone used this method successfully?

Yes and Yes.

[Starman]

I understand that there are dollar rate.

I am not American. I don't have any dollars. By the time I have sourced dollars I may as well pay the 1500 baht.

They are also up front about it. Hardly a scam. We do have a choice.

Now......that 40 baht at the Laos borders?.

[DeputyDavid]

OK, looked it up on google maps, printed the directions, put in brain book.  It will probably change again by the time I get there.....

[mxyzptlk]

Has Kap Choeng implemented mail-in 90 day reports?
If Yes: Has anyone used this method successfully?

Yes and Yes.

Thanks GL.
Do you just send a completed TM47 + Copy of passport + return envelope with stamp affixed for receipt ?
How log before your 90 day report date does it need to arrive @ KCI ?

[gotlost]

Has Kap Choeng implemented mail-in 90 day reports?
If Yes: Has anyone used this method successfully?

Yes and Yes.

Thanks GL.
Do you just send a completed TM47 + Copy of passport + return envelope with stamp affixed for receipt ?
How log before your 90 day report date does it need to arrive @ KCI ?

They say mail 15 days before due date and mail by EMS as your EMS receipt is proof that you have sent in you 90 day report. Your report date will be calculated from the date KCI receives your report.