How To Get A Vietnam Visa For Land/Border Crossing
Since 2018, many international border gates in Vietnam have been authorized to issue electronic visas (E-visa) for foreign nationals.
If you're a foreign backpacking tourist traveling in Southeast Asia, you may want to cross into neighboring countries through land borders. Luckily, Vietnam has a dozen international border crossings with Cambodia, Laos, and China that allow foreigners with a valid passport and visa to enter.
Vietnam international overland crossings
| Country | Borders | City | E-visa acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Laos |
Sop Hun – Tay Trang |
Dien Bien province |
Yes |
|
Na Maew – Nam Xoi |
Thanh Hoa province |
Yes |
|
|
Nam Khan – Nam Can |
Nghe An province |
Yes |
|
|
Nam Phao – Cau Treo |
Ha Tinh province |
Yes |
|
|
Dansavanh – Lao Bao |
Quang Tri province |
Yes |
|
|
Bo Y – Ngoc Hoi |
Kom Tum province |
Yes |
|
|
Cambodia |
Ba Vet – Moc Bai |
Tay Ninh province |
Yes |
|
Kaam Samnor – Vinh Xuong |
An Giang province |
Pre-arranged visa |
|
|
Phnom Den – Tinh Bien |
An Giang province |
Yes |
|
|
Prek Chak – Ha Tien |
Kien Giang province |
Yes |
|
|
O Yadao – Le Thanh |
Gia Lai province |
Pre-arranged visa |
|
|
China |
Dong Xing – Mong Cai |
Quang Ninh province |
Yes |
|
Hekou – Lao Cai |
Lao Cai province |
Yes |
|
|
Ping Xian – Huu Nghi |
Lang Son province |
Yes |
Vietnam visa requirements for land/border crossings
Please be advised that while visa on arrival is available at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, and Da Nang international airports, it is not applicable for land border crossings.
If you plan to enter Vietnam through land border crossings, you can apply for an E-visa, which allows for a single entry of up to 30 days. However, E-visa is currently only available for citizens of 80 countries. Therefore, be sure that you check whether you are eligible before applying for one.
E-visa requirements:
- You need a valid passport for 6 months from the date of arrival to the country
- 01 passport photo (see Vietnam visa photo requirements)
- A digital scan of your passport’s biographical page
- Visa fee (Credit/debit cards except for American Express)
How to apply
- Visit the official e-visa website or apply for an e-visa using our secure form.
- Choose the appropriate processing time (Emergency e-visa service is available)
- Upload your photo and passport bio scan
- Provide with your travel information including entry/exit date and port of arrival
- Make payment for the e-visa fee
- Receive the e-visa by email in 5-7 working days, print it out to present at Vietnam border gates
Questions and Answers (18)
hi, i have a Dutch pasport. im curently staying in vietnam on a 90 day tourist e-visa. i want to do a border run to cambodia and aply for another 90 day tourist visa. my question is: can i already apply for a new e-visa or do i need to be out of the country to apply?
@casper, you cannot obtain a visa while still in the country; therefore, please exit Vietnam before applying for a new one.
Hello, I'm an italian passport holder. Can I enter Vietnam with the 45-day-free visa through Lao Cai land border?
@Andrea Cavazzin, yes, that works. You can either fly to Vietnam or enter via a land border to get a 45-day free entry.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is e-visa available at Ha Tien border?
Yes, Ha Tien is among the 33 border gates that accept e-visa holders. You can use the e-visa to enter Vietnam through Ha Tien.
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