Riding Motorcycle into Cambodia

[ryan10]

Hey everyone,
I'm thinking about riding my motorcycle to Ankor Wat in December. Has anybody done the proper paperwork for taking a bike into Cambodia? If so, can you explain the easiest way to get this done?

Thanks,

Ryan

[Alan]

Not 100% sure. I think you need to get a bike passport from the police or transport office. Take a look at GT Rider website.
When you thinking of going December?

[ryan10]

Yeah, I'll definitely need to get the bike passport. I just don't know the easiest way to get this done--I'm sure someone here has done it!. I want to be in Ankor Wat to run the Ankor Wat 1/2 marathon, which is on December 2nd. I'd like to leave here on the 1st.

[gotlost]

According to GT Rider passport for a bike to Cambodia is no longer required.

http://www.gt-rider.com/touring-information-overview/s-e-asian-border-crossings

[andy]

You can always park your bike at Chong Chong Police box for 100 Baht a day and get a taxi there, which is 1,500 Baht each way..  I was talking to my usual taxi driver and he says motorbike theft over there is rife.  Just a thought, as it's and safer in a car.

[Alan]

I have read conflicting information on this passport and it would seem to be down to the guys on the border that day. If you have it then there cannot be any arguement.  Would be worth talking to transport office up past Buriram United stadium.   

[Nobby]

Also I am unsure about the Insurance implications when riding outside the country of your existing company??

[TBWG]

Well I will add my experiences although with a car but in principle should be same.

First don't waste you time going to Buriram Transport office they do not issue vehicle passports.

I believe only provinces which border another country can issue them (they only last 1 year by the way)  I have had them issued at Nong Khai and also Ubon Ratachani. For a car it is only 100 baht or so.

Regarding insurance immediately over the border in Laos anyway there has always been an insurance office which issues cover on the spot for a few days basic minimum cover at minimum cost.

Ah, also you cannot take a vehicle out of the country unless you own it outright. Don't forget to take the Registration book with you as they require sight of this.

You will also need to fill in a form to export the vehicle from Thailand and another to import to the country you are visiting. But a lot easier upon return.

Hope this helps

TBWG

[Prakhonchai Nick]

A taxi for one or more people from Chong Chom to Siem Reap will cost 1500bt. A share taxi will only set you back around US$10.

Unless you have a specific need for the motorbike, I suggest leaving it at the border and have a relaxing holiday (ex the half marathon of course) 

Don't forget the 50cent beers in Pub Street! 

[Alanthebuilder]

Travel agents that organize tours to Laos and Cambodia will know all the ins and outs , we did a mini bus trip to Laos from Surin a few years ago and the Driver spent about 15 mins signing a few papers and off we went ,in a Thai  vehicle   with a Thai driver
Worth popping into a travel agent  to get all the up to date info .
I spoke to a Immigration officer at the border a while back he said its not a problem you just need to have the right paper work.
The Road from Chon-Chom  is not the best and even worse this time or year with the rain .   

[gotlost]

Travel agents that organize tours to Laos and Cambodia will know all the ins and outs , we did a mini bus trip to Laos from Surin a few years ago and the Driver spent about 15 mins signing a few papers and off we went ,in a Thai  vehicle   with a Thai driver
Worth popping into a travel agent  to get all the up to date info .
I spoke to a Immigration officer at the border a while back he said its not a problem you just need to have the right paper work.
The Road from Chon-Chom  is not the best and even worse this time or year with the rain .   

Alan, the the road from Chong Chom or Osmach is brand new two lane black top road all the way to Siem Reap.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

The Phusing, (Chong Sa Ngam) crossing just inside Sisaket province is far more used friendly than Chong Chom. No touts, seemingly no customs and friendly immigration staff. Also the run in to Siem Reap is on a good road with pleasant countryside.

The Cambodian visa at this border costs $25 as against further inflated prices at other border crossings.

[Nobby]

Alan, the the road from Chong Chom or Osmach is brand new two lane black top road all the way to Siem Reap.

Good, it neaded to be upgraded

[gotlost]

The Phusing, (Chong Sa Ngam) crossing just inside Sisaket province is far more used friendly than Chong Chom. No touts, seemingly no customs and friendly immigration staff. Also the run in to Siem Reap is on a good road with pleasant countryside.

The Cambodian visa at this border costs $25 as against further inflated prices at other border crossings.

Osmach has an excellent road  now all the way to Seim Reap and you can by pass the touts.

[andy]

Osmach to Seim Reip now only takes two hours and road is really good as it was earlier stated.  By the way you can get a vehicle passport from Nang Rong Moror Vehicle Office and it's 55 Baht.  My insurance company will let me drive in to most neighbouring countries; however, they wouldn't give me insurance coverage for Cambodia.

Good luck.