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No visa needed for short stays. Cambodian citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days per entry, so most holidays and short business trips need no visa at all. You only need the eVisa (valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry) if you plan to stay longer than 30 days or want multiple entries. Cambodia was one of Vietnam's leading ASEAN source markets in 2024 with roughly 475,000 arrivals, with a large share entering overland.

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Do Cambodian Citizens Need a Visa for Vietnam?

No, not for a short trip. Cambodian passport holders can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days per stay. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit, and it is honoured at airports, land borders, and seaports. You only need a visa — most simply the online eVisa — if your stay will run longer than 30 days, or you want the flexibility of multiple entries.

Your 30-Day Visa-Free Entry, Explained

Here is exactly how the 30-day visa-free entry works, and the conditions to meet before you fly:

  • Ordinary passport valid at least 6 months from date of entry
  • Applies to holders of ordinary passports; each stay limited to 30 days per entry
  • Covers tourism, business, family visits and transit
  • Valid at air, land and sea border gates, including the busy Moc Bai land crossing

Bilateral ASEAN visa-exemption agreement between Vietnam and Cambodia (in force since 2010), an open-ended treaty with no fixed expiry.

When You Still Need an eVisa

The visa exemption covers most short trips, but the eVisa is the right call in these cases:

  • Staying longer than 30 days: the visa exemption cannot be extended in-country, so a 90-day eVisa is the way to stay longer.
  • Multiple entries: if your trip loops out to Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand and back, a multiple-entry eVisa guarantees smooth re-entry.
  • A fixed itinerary you can't risk: a documented eVisa in hand removes any border-officer discretion on repeat or back-to-back visits.
  • Longer business needs that call for a documented visa rather than a visa-free stamp.

The Vietnam eVisa is an electronic visa issued by Vietnam's Immigration Department and emailed to you as a PDF, valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and accepted at all 83 designated entry points. You can apply yourself at the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, or let us handle the whole application for a small service fee. The government fee is identical either way; what we add is a review of every field before submission, error correction, faster processing options, and a real person to email if anything looks off.

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eVisa Requirements for Cambodian Applicants

  • A Cambodian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with at least two blank pages.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page, all four corners visible, no glare.
  • A passport-style portrait photo: 4x6 cm, plain white background, taken in the last 6 months, no glasses, neutral expression.
  • Your travel dates and intended entry point (airport, land border, or seaport).
  • An email address and a Visa or Mastercard for the government and service fees.

Cost: What Cambodian Citizens Pay for the eVisa

OptionValidityOur fee (per applicant)
1 Month Single Entry30 days from arrival$54
1 Month Multiple Entry30 days from arrival$84
3 Month Single Entry90 days from arrival$94
3 Month Multiple Entry90 days from arrival$104

All prices include the Vietnam Immigration Department's stamp fee, with no hidden add-ons. The official government fee is USD 25 (single entry) or USD 50 (multiple entry) and is non-refundable even if an application is rejected, which is exactly why our pre-submission review matters. Your card is charged in USD, so your bank applies its own exchange rate to local currency. See the full fee breakdown and currency estimator →

Processing Times

  • Normal: 5 to 10 business days.
  • Urgent: 2 business days (+$45 per applicant).
  • Super Urgent: 1 business day (+$85 per applicant).

Times start when our team submits your application to Immigration, usually within 2 business hours of payment during office hours (08:00 to 21:00 GMT+7). Apply at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead where you can, and add a buffer around Vietnamese public holidays such as Tet, when the Immigration Department is closed and even urgent processing pauses.

Single vs Multiple Entry

Single entry is enough for a one-way visit, even with domestic flights inside Vietnam (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc all count as one entry). Multiple entry is the right choice if you plan to leave and re-enter, for example a regional itinerary through Cambodia, Laos, or Thailand, or a cruise that calls at several Vietnamese ports. Both options carry the same 90-day maximum, so if there is any chance you will leave and return, choose multiple entry.

⚠️ Do not overstay. Under the December 2025 fine schedule, overstays draw tiered penalties rising to as much as VND 40 million for the most serious cases, plus possible deportation and a future entry ban. On arrival, check that the exit date stamped in your passport matches your permitted stay, and leave on or before that date.

Photo & Passport Requirements

  • Portrait photo, 4x6 cm, color, JPG or JPEG, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Plain white background, no shadows, filters, glasses, or head coverings (unless religious).
  • Full face to camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
  • A clear scan of your passport bio page with all four corners visible and no glare.
  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your planned exit, with two blank pages.

A non-compliant photo or bio-page scan is the single most common cause of a stuck or rejected application. Our team checks yours against the requirements before anything is filed.

How to Apply for an eVisa, Step by Step

  1. Open our application form.
  2. Pick your visa type, processing speed, and number of applicants (up to 10 in one order).
  3. Enter trip details: nationality (Cambodia), entry point, arrival date, and contact email.
  4. Add each applicant's information exactly as printed on the passport.
  5. Review, pay, and submit. We review within 2 business hours and file with Immigration after any corrections.
  6. Receive your eVisa PDF by email. Print it in color and bring it with your passport.

See the full walkthrough on our How to Apply page.

Where Cambodian Travelers Typically Arrive

Your visa-free entry and the eVisa are both accepted at these gateways:

  • Moc Bai / Bavet land border: the main overland crossing from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Ho Chi Minh City: direct from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
  • Noi Bai (HAN), Hanoi: direct from Phnom Penh
  • Other land crossings along the shared border for regional travelers

Common Questions From Cambodian Applicants

Do Cambodians need a visa for Vietnam?

No. Cambodian ordinary-passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days under the bilateral ASEAN agreement, at both airports and land borders. The passport must be valid for 6+ months.

Can I cross into Vietnam by road without a visa?

Yes. The 30-day exemption is honored at land crossings such as Moc Bai and Bavet, so you can travel overland from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City on your passport alone.

What if I need to stay longer than 30 days?

Apply for a 90-day eVisa before travel, which extends your permitted stay well beyond the visa-free 30 days.

My eVisa was denied. What now?

Because we review every application before submitting, we catch most issues up front, such as a passport expiring within 6 months. If we spot a problem — or we anticipate that Vietnam Immigration would deny your application — we refund you in full before submitting and suggest alternatives. See our Terms and Conditions.

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