Xa Mat International Border Gate in Tay Ninh Province connects Vietnam with Trapeang Phlong, Tbong Khmum Province (Cambodia), about 40 km north of Tay Ninh city and about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Foreigners can exit and enter here with a Vietnam e-visa, visa sticker, temporary residence card, 5-year visa exemption certificate or under visa exemption; the gate opens daily, but hours can change, so arrive before 16:00. Xa Mat is much quieter than Moc Bai and suits people living in Tay Ninh or heading to Kampong Cham and Kratie. Public transport is limited, so a private car is easier.
Xa Mat border gate at a glance
| Province | Tay Ninh |
| Other side | Trapeang Phlong, Tbong Khmum Province (Cambodia) |
| Distance | about 40 km north of Tay Ninh city and about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City |
| Opening hours | Daily; arrive before 16:00 |
| Vietnam e-visa entry | Yes (Resolution 127/NQ-CP) |
| Vietnam visa exemption | Applies as at every international gate |
Cambodia visa at Xa Mat
Cambodia issues tourist visas on arrival at the border to most nationalities (about 30 USD cash, bring 1 photo). The Cambodian e-visa is accepted at Bavet; check other gates in advance. ASEAN citizens do not need a Cambodian visa.
What to bring
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages.
- A document to re-enter Vietnam: a printed e-visa, temporary residence card, 5-year exemption certificate, or a nationality on the visa exemption list.
- A Cambodia visa, or USD cash for a visa on arrival.
- Small cash notes and 1–2 passport photos (4×6 cm).
Visa run via Xa Mat
A visa run means leaving and re-entering Vietnam to start a new permitted stay. At Xa Mat you clear Vietnamese exit, enter Cambodia, then come back and enter Vietnam with your new document. See the Cambodia visa run guide and is a visa run legal?.
Tips for crossing at Xa Mat
- When applying for the e-visa, select Xa Mat as your entry port; see e-visa ports of entry.
- Do not overstay before you exit: fines are 0.5–40 million VND under Decree 282/2025/ND-CP (overstay fines).
- After you return, your accommodation must file temporary residence declaration within 12 hours.
- If a company or relative can sponsor you, an extension inside Vietnam is often easier than a visa run.
FAQ
Does Xa Mat accept the Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Xa Mat is on the list of land gates for e-visa entry and exit under Resolution 127/NQ-CP.
Can visa-exempt travellers use Xa Mat?
Yes. Visa-exempt foreigners may enter through any international border gate, including Xa Mat.
Can I cross at Xa Mat and come back the same day?
Yes, if you already hold a document to re-enter Vietnam and a Cambodia visa (or are exempt). Go early to allow for queues on both sides.
Need an e-visa or visa run help?
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