Overstay advice

Foolishbarang · Post by **Foolishbarang** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:37 pm

Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice on an overstay issue. Sorry if this has been asked and answered already.

I have a 50 day overstay and have the money to pay the fine. I was in a moto accident and put my back out and was bedridden for 3 weeks. I plan to head to Vietnam after paying the fee but really want to be able to return to Cambodia after that trip.

My two questions are,
1. What's the best course of action to get the overstay paid?
2. Do you foresee any problems with me returning to Cambodia after say 2 weeks in Vietnam?

I speak enough Khmer to be able to explain the reason for overstaying and to be able to apologize if that helps.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

PSD-Kiwi · Post by **PSD-Kiwi** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:31 pm

Go to the Department of Immigration Visa Office in Pochentong, explain situation and apologise, pay overstay fine of $10 per day, purchase Exit Visa for additional $30, leave within 7 days. As long as you voluntarily present yourself to the DoI and pay your overstay fine in full, then you won't be blacklisted.

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rozzieoz · Post by **rozzieoz** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:58 am

Foolishbarang wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:37 pm I have a 50 day overstay and have the money to pay the fine. I was in a moto accident and put my back out and was bedridden for 3 weeks. I plan to head to Vietnam after paying the fee but really want to be able to return to Cambodia after that trip.

I hope you're feeling better.

Foolishbarang · Post by **Foolishbarang** » Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:15 pm

Thanks for the advice. I'll head to immigration department asap.
Feeling better now, ribs a bit sore but otherwise ok. I'll post an update once it's been dealt with.

Foolishbarang · Post by **Foolishbarang** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:33 am

Hi guys,

Just an update. Went to Immigration, actually found them quite helpful. I made the mistake of going on the day of my flight but once I proved my flight was that evening they expressed it for me.
I did have to 'help' the immigration officer as he was 'helping' me so it cost me an extra 20 bucks but that was ok. It did help that I spoke a little Khmer they seemed amused by it. They were a lot less helpful to the multiple Chinese that were there.

Thanks again for solid advice.

Anchor Moy · Post by **Anchor Moy** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:59 am

Foolishbarang wrote: ↑Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:33 am Hi guys,

Just an update. Went to Immigration, actually found them quite helpful. I made the mistake of going on the day of my flight but once I proved my flight was that evening they expressed it for me.
I did have to 'help' the immigration officer as he was 'helping' me so it cost me an extra 20 bucks but that was ok. It did help that I spoke a little Khmer they seemed amused by it. They were a lot less helpful to the multiple Chinese that were there.

Thanks again for solid advice.

Good to hear you got a "happy ending" from the DOI.

I have this belief that most Cambodian officials are not difficult people, and there is usually some way to communicate.

Spoiler:

Ghostwriter · Post by **Ghostwriter** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:07 am

Happy endings don't always happen in a massage parlor

Jack.R. · Post by **Jack.R.** » Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:35 pm

Foolishbarang wrote: ↑Wed Apr 19, 2023 12:37 pm Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice on an overstay issue. Sorry if this has been asked and answered already.

I have a 50 day overstay and have the money to pay the fine. I was in a moto accident and put my back out and was bedridden for 3 weeks. I plan to head to Vietnam after paying the fee but really want to be able to return to Cambodia after that trip.

My two questions are,
1. What's the best course of action to get the overstay paid?
2. Do you foresee any problems with me returning to Cambodia after say 2 weeks in Vietnam?

I speak enough Khmer to be able to explain the reason for overstaying and to be able to apologize if that helps.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

With a bit of luck and the hospital paperwork as well as a nice Khmer written formal letter stamped by a lawyer (100$) you might be able to skip most of the overstay payment.

ressl · Post by **ressl** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:53 am

That was my first thought, because there was a proof able reason, why you were not able to leave the country

RONEV · Post by **RONEV** » Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:31 am

ressl wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:53 am That was my first thought, because there was a proof able reason, why you were not able to leave the country

I'd suggest that bedridden for 3 weeks isn't a great excuse for 50 days of overstay.

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