Vietnam has 27 international road and rail border gates where foreigners can enter and exit with an e-visa: 7 with China, 10 with Laos and 10 with Cambodia. Sixteen have applied since 15 August 2023 under Resolution 127/NQ-CP and eleven were added by Resolution 389/NQ-CP of 2 December 2025. Holders of residence cards, visa stickers, 5-year exemption certificates and visa-exempt travellers can also use these gates. The gates foreigners use most are Moc Bai (from Ho Chi Minh City), Lao Bao (from Hue and Da Nang), Cau Treo (from Vinh), and Huu Nghi, Mong Cai and Lao Cai (from Hanoi).
* = gate added for e-visa by Resolution 389/NQ-CP (2025). Province names follow the merger effective 1 July 2025.
7 road and rail gates with China
| Vietnam gate | Province | Other side |
|---|---|---|
| Huu Nghi | Lang Son | Youyiguan, Pingxiang (Guangxi) |
| Dong Dang railway station* | Lang Son | Pingxiang station (Guangxi) |
| Mong Cai | Quang Ninh | Dongxing (Guangxi) |
| Lao Cai | Lao Cai | Hekou (Yunnan) |
| Lao Cai railway station* | Lao Cai | Hekou station (Yunnan) |
| Tra Linh* | Cao Bang | Longbang (Guangxi) |
| Thanh Thuy* | Tuyen Quang (formerly Ha Giang) | Tianbao (Yunnan) |
China issues no visas at land borders; see visa run to China.
10 gates with Laos
| Vietnam gate | Province | Other side |
|---|---|---|
| Tay Trang | Dien Bien | Sop Hun (Phongsaly) |
| Long Sap* | Son La | Pa Hang (Houaphanh) |
| Na Meo | Thanh Hoa | Nam Xoi (Houaphanh) |
| Nam Can | Nghe An | Nam Khan (Xiengkhouang) |
| Cau Treo | Ha Tinh | Nam Phao (Bolikhamxay) |
| Cha Lo | Quang Tri (formerly Quang Binh) | Na Phao (Khammouane) |
| Lao Bao | Quang Tri | Dansavanh (Savannakhet) |
| La Lay | Quang Tri | La Lay (Salavan) |
| Nam Giang* | Da Nang (formerly Quang Nam) | Dak Ta Ook (Sekong) |
| Bo Y | Quang Ngai (formerly Kon Tum) | Phou Keua (Attapeu) |
Lao visas on arrival are available at major gates such as Dansavanh and Nam Phao; see visa run to Laos.
10 gates with Cambodia
| Vietnam gate | Province | Other side |
|---|---|---|
| Le Thanh* | Gia Lai | O Yadav (Ratanakiri) |
| Xa Mat | Tay Ninh | Trapeang Phlong (Tbong Khmum) |
| Tan Nam* | Tay Ninh | Meun Chey (Prey Veng) |
| Moc Bai | Tay Ninh | Bavet (Svay Rieng) |
| Binh Hiep* | Tay Ninh (formerly Long An) | Prey Vor (Svay Rieng) |
| Dinh Ba* | Dong Thap | Bon Tia Chak Cray (Prey Veng) |
| Thuong Phuoc* | Dong Thap | Koh Roka (Prey Veng) |
| Vinh Xuong | An Giang | Kaam Samnor (Kandal), river boats to Phnom Penh |
| Tinh Bien | An Giang | Phnom Den (Takeo) |
| Ha Tien (Xa Xia) | An Giang (formerly Kien Giang) | Prek Chak (Kampot) |
Cambodia issues visas on arrival to most nationalities; see visa run to Cambodia.
Which gate should you use?
| You are in | Nearest practical gate | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai | Moc Bai (70 km), Xa Mat | Cambodia |
| Can Tho, Chau Doc, Mekong Delta | Tinh Bien, Vinh Xuong | Cambodia |
| Phu Quoc, Ha Tien | Ha Tien (Xa Xia) | Cambodia |
| Hue, Da Nang, Quang Tri | Lao Bao | Laos |
| Vinh, Ha Tinh | Cau Treo | Laos |
| Central Highlands | Bo Y | Laos |
| Dien Bien, northwest | Tay Trang | Laos |
| Hanoi, Lang Son | Huu Nghi | China |
| Ha Long, Hai Phong | Mong Cai | China |
| Sa Pa, Lao Cai | Lao Cai | China |
General tips for land borders
- Only international gates are open to foreigners; main gates, secondary gates and border openings are for residents of the two countries.
- The e-visa form asks for your entry port; enter through the gate you selected. See entering Vietnam by e-visa at a land border.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months; bring USD cash for the neighbouring country visa.
- Do not ride a rented motorbike across the border: vehicles need separate temporary import papers.
- Gates close in the evening and can close temporarily on holidays; arrive before 16:00.
- After returning, your accommodation must file the temporary residence declaration within 12 hours.
FAQ
How many land border gates accept the Vietnam e-visa?
27 road and rail gates, out of 83 e-visa ports in total; see all 83 ports.
Do visa-exempt travellers have to use an e-visa gate?
No. Visa-exempt foreigners may enter through any international border gate.
Can I do a visa run over land?
Yes. See is a visa run legal? and visa run or visa extension.
Which gate is closest to Ho Chi Minh City?
Moc Bai, about 70 km from the centre, a same-day trip.
Need an e-visa or visa run?
Info Travel provides e-visas, the Moc Bai visa run and visa extensions. Free advice at Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 / Hotline: +84903782118.
Legal basis: Resolution 127/NQ-CP of 14 August 2023; Resolution 389/NQ-CP of 2 December 2025.
Need a car to the border? See our nationwide visa run transfer service.
