If you want to discover the beautiful country Vietnam, do not hesitate to take a trip from Cambodia to Vietnam. Many options are given to you as Vietnam and Cambodia share 6 international border crossings (generally open to all foreign travelers as long as they possess a valid passport and visa). You can take a bus from Siem Rep or Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city or do border crossing by boat or motobike as well. It is easy to do the border crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam now because all international boder crossings are opened again now after Covid-19.
The first and also the longest border crossing between the two countries is Ba Vet (Cambodia) – Moc Bai (Vietnam). It is on the main bus route between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City, thus it is considered as the most popular and convenient border crossing.
These below is all 5 international border crossings between Cambodia and Vietnam:
As mentioned above, Bavet – Moc Bai is the most convenient border crossing which a lot of foreign visitors use to cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam. From Phnom Penh, you can easily take a bus to come to Ho Chi Minh city through this border crossing:
Bus Schedules: Phnom Penh to/from HCMC
Giant ibis Transport
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 8:00, 12:30 (US$18)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 8:30, 12:30 (US$18)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: #7E0, St. 106,
Tel: 096-9993333
KHAI NAM
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 (US$9-10)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 9:00, 14:30, 15:30 (US$9-10)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: #56, St. 286, S.K Toul Svay Prey II
Tel: 077-639399, 023-220599, 099-639399
Kumho Samco Busline
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 7:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 13:00, 14:30, 15:30 (US$9-10)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 7:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 13:00, 14:30, 15:30 (US$9-10)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: #313, Sihanouk Blvd
Tel: 023-215313, 023-215844
Mekong Express
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 14:00, 15:30 (US$12-15)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 13:00, 15:00 (US$12-15)
Deluxe buses.
Phnom Penh Office located at #87 Sisowath Quay at the corner of Street 102 on the riverfront.
Tel: 023-427518. Stations located at Phsar Orrusey and at the office.
Phnom Penh Sorya
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 6:45, 8:45, 12:45, 14:45 (US$9.50-11)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 6:45, 8:45, 12:45, 14:45 (US$9.50-11)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: opposite the southwest corner of Phsar Thmey.
Tel: 023-210359
Phuong Trinh
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 6:00, 9:00, 12:30, 15:00 (US$9)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 6:30, 9:00, 12:30, 15:00 (US$9)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: #14, street 348, Tuol Svai Prei I
Tel: 017-539268
Sapaco
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 12:30, 13:30, 15:30 (US$8-$16)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30 (US$8-$16)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: #281, Preah Sihanouk Blvd
Tel: 023-210300, 012-696688, 097-7309309
Virak Buntham
Phnom Penh to/from HCMC (direct): 1:30 (US$15-$16)
HCMC to/from Phnom Penh (direct): 1:30 (US$15-$16)
Phnom Penh Office and arrival/departure: St. Riverside, North of Night Market
Tel: 016-786270, 012-322302, 088-8797909
No matter which border gate you choose to do the border crossing, visa need to be well preapared. When you do the border crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam through Bavet – Moc Bai checkpoint, you should know “do you need visa or not?” and “what types of visa are available for you?”. If not, you can be refused to enter Vietnam when you reach the border.
3.1/ Vietnam visa exemption through Bavet – Moc Bai checkpoint
There are some passports which you can enter Vietnam without visa through Bavet – Moc Bai border crossing:
– 30 days free visa: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan
– 21 days free visa: Philippines
– 14 days free visa: Myanmar, Brunei
– 15 days free visa: South Korea, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belarus (a gap of at least 30 days between each free visa entry is required)
3.2/ Visa on arrival for visitors entering Vietnam through Bavet – Moc Bai checkpoint
Visas on arrival are not available at Cambodia – Vietnam border crossings, because Vietnam visa on arrival is getting at Vietnamese international airport only (such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and Danang airports, etc.)
However, electronic visa is valid for crossing from Cambodia into Vietnam, whether by bus, motor bike via land border checkpoints or by sea on a cruise.
3.3/ E-visa for visitors entering Vietnam through Bavet – Moc Bai checkpoint
Vietnam E-visa is one of several visa types offered by the Vietnam Immigration Department to foreigners entering the country. The E-visa is valid for 90 days, single or multiple entry. It requires three working days to process. Until 2025, Vietnam E-visa is available to nationals of all countries.
This E-visa is accepted to use when entering Vietnam through Moc Bai checkpoint.
Step 1: Prepare the required materials:
Step 2: Click this link to access the visa application page. Fill out all required information.
Step 3: Upload your passport and photo then submit the form.
Step 4: Within three working days, you will receive your E-visa PDF file via email. Download and print out the E-visa.
When you arrive at Moc Bai border gate, you just need to show your passport + this E-visa, then the immigration staff will paste a small stamp onto your passport.
We just shared the information related to crossing the border from Cambodia to Vietnam through Bavet-Moc Bai border checkpoint. We hope that these information is useful for your trip. If you have any more question, just send us an email through info@vietnamimmigration.com
