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Vietnam land border crossings that accept the e-Visa
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
Short answer
The Vietnam e-Visa is valid at 27 land border gates with Cambodia, Laos and China, including Moc Bai, Lao Bao and Lao Cai. Choose the exact gate you will cross on your application. A visa on arrival does not work at land borders.
Land border gates by country
| Border with | Vietnam border gates (e-Visa accepted) | Popular route |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | Moc Bai · Xa Mat · Tinh Bien · Ha Tien · Vinh Xuong · Le Thanh · Binh Hiep · Thuong Phuoc · Dinh Ba · Tan Nam | Ho Chi Minh City ⇄ Phnom Penh via Moc Bai |
| Laos | Lao Bao · Cau Treo · Cha Lo · Na Meo · Nam Can · Tay Trang · Bo Y · La Lay · Long Sap · Nam Giang | Hue / Dong Ha ⇄ Savannakhet via Lao Bao |
| China | Huu Nghi · Lao Cai · Mong Cai · Tra Linh · Thanh Thuy · Dong Dang and Lao Cai railway stations | Sapa / Lao Cai ⇄ Hekou |
Under Government Resolution 389/NQ-CP (December 2025), 27 land border gates accept the e-Visa, alongside 15 operating airports and 39 seaports. See all e-Visa entry ports →
Crossing by land?
Get the e-Visa that names your border gate
Visa on arrival does not work at land borders — you need an e-Visa issued for the exact gate you will cross. Apply online in about 2 minutes; a real person checks your gate, dates and passport details before filing.
- Valid at all 27 land gates with Cambodia, Laos and China
- Multiple entry for side trips to Cambodia or Laos
- Crossing in the next few days? Urgent from US$64, emergency in 60 minutes
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Before you cross
- Pick the exact gate on your application — the e-Visa names your entry point
- Print your e-Visa: some land borders prefer paper
- Carry some US dollars or local cash for transport on the other side
- Your passport needs 6 months' validity and blank pages
Leaving and coming back?
Choose a multiple-entry e-Visa (from US$70) so you can cross out to Cambodia or Laos and return without a new visa.
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Vietnam land borders: FAQ
Can I use a Vietnam e-Visa at a land border?
Yes, at the designated international land border gates — 27 gates with Cambodia, Laos and China.
Can I get a visa on arrival at a Vietnam land border?
No. Visa on arrival only works at international airports. Use the e-Visa for land crossings.
Can I enter by land at a different gate from my application?
Use the gate on your e-Visa. Entering elsewhere can cause problems — apply again if your route changes.
Which border crossing is best from Cambodia?
Moc Bai is the busiest, on the Phnom Penh–Ho Chi Minh City road. Ha Tien suits Kampot and Kep; Vinh Xuong is the Mekong river crossing.
Sources
Official sources we checked in October 2026:
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