Vietnam visa for Cambodia citizens

Do Cambodian passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?

Cambodian passport holders can enter Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days. However, if your stay in Vietnam exceeds 30 days, you must obtain a visa prior to arrival.

Visa requirements in brief:

How to apply for a Vietnamese visa in Cambodian

There are three popular ways for Cambodian nationals who intend to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, as well as expatriates or foreign travelers in Cambodia to obtain a Vietnam visa. These options include applying for a visa directly at the Embassy of Vietnam in the nation, obtaining a visa on arrival, or applying for an e-visa.

Visa at the Vietnam Embassy in Cambodia

To apply for a Vietnam visa at the Embassy in Cambodia, you will need to submit a completed application form, passport photos, and the visa fee, directly to the embassy. Then you can collect your visa in person or have it mailed to you.

Apply for e-visa online

As a Cambodian citizen, you can obtain a Vietnam e-visa by visiting the official website of the Vietnam Immigration Department at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/. The application process entails providing a scanned copy of your passport, a passport-sized photo, and payment of the visa fee (25 USD ~ 101560 KHR) online. 

Upon completing the application and payment process, the e-visa will be issued and sent to your email address within three working days.

Apply for a visa on arrival

If you intend to arrive in Vietnam by air at one of the authorized international airports, you can obtain a Vietnam visa on arrival. You will need to apply for a visa approval letter through a Vietnamese travel agency or visa processing company. Upon receiving the approval letter via email, you must present it upon arrival at the airport in Vietnam, fill out an entry and exit form, provide two passport-sized photos, and pay the visa stamping fee at the airport.

How much is the visa fee for Cambodian passports?

Fee comparison 

Travel tips for Cambodian citizens visiting Vietnam

How to get there

By land

Local residents and foreigners in Cambodia can approach Vietnam by land. The most popular border crossing between Cambodia and Vietnam is the Bavet-Moc Bai border checkpoint, which is located in the Svay Rieng province of Cambodia and Tay Ninh province of Vietnam. Other border crossings between Cambodia and Vietnam include Kaam Samnor - Vinh Xuong border checkpoint, Phnom Den - Tinh Bien border checkpoint, and O Yadao - Le Thanh border checkpoint. 

You are required to obtain a valid visa and travel documents to pass the border.

By air

Several airlines operate direct flights between Vietnam and Cambodia, including Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways. The most popular routes are from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia, and vice versa.

Flight times vary depending on the airline and route, but direct flights take around 1-2 hours. Connecting flights with layovers can take longer.

Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh City

Siem Reap - Ho Chi Minh City

Weather information

Vietnam and Cambodia share similar tropical climates, with both countries experiencing hot and humid weather year-round. 

• Climate: Residents in both Vietnam and Cambodia experience a tropical climate.
• Weather: In Vietnam, the northern and central regions are cooler and have a distinct winter season from November to February. Meanwhile, the southern region experiences hot and humid weather throughout the year. In Cambodia, the weather is divided into two seasons - the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October.
• Temperature: The north and central of Vietnam have average temperatures ranging from 15-22°C (59-72°F) while the average temperature in the south ranges from 25-35°C (77-95°F). On the other hand, in Cambodia, during the dry season, temperatures can reach up to 40°C (104°F) in April, while during the rainy season, temperatures are cooler ranging from 25-30°C (77-86°F).