Border crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam with the e-Visa

Southeast Asia is one of the most thrilling destinations in the world and has captured the hearts of millions of travelers who is seeking to explore Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and more. This article will explore how you can cross from Cambodia to Vietnam, one of the most popular border crossings by land.

If you want to travel to Vietnam, you can obtain an e-Visa. This only requires a few simple steps. If you are a bit confused about how the border crossing works and how to enter Vietnam from Cambodia, this article will be helpful for you.

Do I need a visa to enter Vietnam?

The general answer is yes. It depends on the nationality and how many days you intend to stay in the country, but Vietnam requires that most foreign visitors have a valid visa (Please check Vietnam visa requirement for update information). IF your travel route includes Vietnam, you must be aware of the entry requirements.

The good news is that Vietnam has now launched an electronic visa system that allows travelers from 80 countries to enter Vietnam with an e-Visa (Country list for Vietnam e-visa). The entire process is done online, which makes it even more attractive to travelers since they can apply for it from wherever they are in the world.

In order to be able to apply for the Vietnam e-Visa, citizens of the eligible countries must provide their personal details and passport information. Applicants will also have to answer a few questions regarding their health and travel plans. The entire process only takes a few minutes to complete. Here are the requirements for the Vietnam e-Visa:

• a valid passport from one of the 80 eligible countries. Country list for Vietnam e-visa
• a digital scan of the biographical page of the passport
• a digital passport photo. Photo-requirements
• a debit or credit card
• an email address

Vietnam-Cambodia borders

There are more than one border that you can cross to enter Vietnam from Cambodia. Read on for further information about these border crossings.

1. Ha Tien Landport (also called Xa Xia landport in My Duc village, Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province, Vietnam). This coastal border is open for those who has obtained a valid e-Visa for Vietnam. You can enter Vietnam through the Prek Chak – Xa Xia crossing with a motorbike from Kep. Hiring a driver to the border will cost you about 7 USD.
2. Moc Bai Landport (in Loi Thuan village, Ben Cau district, Tay Ninh province, Vietnam). This is one of the most popular border crossings for travelers since it was the first crossing between Vietnam and Cambodia. The Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh route is usually busy and offers several affordable buses. There is usually no problems finding a bus, but make sure that you book it in advance since it tends to get full fast.
3. Song Tien Landport (in Vinh Xuong village, Tan Chau district, An Giang province, Vietnam). Another popular crossing that links Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with Chau Doc, Vietnam. You have to cross the river in order to arrive to Vietnam.
4. Tinh Bien Landport (in Tinh Bien town, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province, Vietnam). This crossing is open to all foreign visitors. However, transport can be a bit sparse on the Cambodian side. Some travelers have even stated that they had to pay over 50 USD in order to get a taxi from the border town of Phnom Den to Kampot. It is a less popular route.
5. Xa Mat Landport  (in Tan Lap village, Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh province, Vietnam).

How to travel to Vietnam from Cambodia

The most common way to cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam is by bus. Flying is another alternative, but it can be more costly, and since the border crossings are so easy, many travelers prefer to take the bus.

It is also possible to cross by river or hire a moto ride to take you to the border. Travelers must present their Vietnam e-Visa, along with their passport, at the border control.