Phnom Den International Border Gate is in Kiri Vong district, Takeo province (Cambodia), opposite the Tinh Bien border gate in An Giang province, about 25 km from Chau Doc. Phnom Den is the end point of Cambodia’s National Road 2, about 120 km from Phnom Penh. The gate issues Cambodian visas on arrival and operates daily from the morning until about 17:00–18:00 (Cambodia uses the same time as Vietnam). It is a convenient gate for people in Chau Doc, Can Tho and the Mekong Delta who want to travel to Takeo or Phnom Penh, or do a visa run close to home.
Phnom Den border gate at a glance
| Country / province | Cambodia, Kiri Vong district, Takeo province |
| Opposite border gate | Tinh Bien, An Giang province (Vietnam) |
| Distance | about 120 km to Phnom Penh along National Road 2; Tinh Bien is about 25 km from Chau Doc |
| Opening hours (local time, UTC+7) | daily, roughly 7:00 to 17:00–18:00; arrive before 16:00 |
| Visa on arrival | Yes, tourist visa 30 USD in cash, 1 photo |
| Cambodian e-visa accepted? | Not on the list of gates accepting the e-visa; buy your visa at the border |
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Cambodian visa when entering via Phnom Den
Cambodia issues tourist visas (type T) on arrival for an official fee of 30 USD, and business visas (type E) for 35 USD; both allow a 30-day stay and a single entry. You fill in the form at the counter, hand over 1 passport photo and pay in US dollars cash. Citizens of Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore are visa-exempt for 30 days; Thailand, Myanmar and Brunei for 14 days. Rules can vary by nationality, so double-check before you travel.
Phnom Den is on Cambodia’s list of gates issuing visas on arrival but not on the e-visa list (on the Vietnamese border only Bavet accepts the Cambodian e-visa). So if you are not visa-exempt, bring cash and photos to get your visa right at the border.
Travellers entering by land currently still usually fill in a paper arrival card at the border; e-Arrival (arrival.gov.kh) mainly applies to air travel, so check for any changes.
Crossing at Phnom Den step by step
- Complete Vietnamese exit formalities at Tinh Bien: show your passport and get your exit stamp.
- Walk across the zone between the two checkpoints to Phnom Den.
- Fill in the form, hand over your photo and visa fee (or show your exemption) and get your Cambodian entry stamp.
- If you are doing a visa run: go back to the Phnom Den departure counter for your exit stamp.
- Return to Tinh Bien and enter Vietnam with an e-visa, temporary residence card, 5-year visa exemption certificate or visa exemption.
Where to go from Phnom Den border gate
- Phnom Penh: about 120 km along National Road 2, via Takeo town; a shared taxi or private car takes about 2–3 hours.
- Takeo: about 1 hour by car; there are ATMs and more services than at the border.
- Kampot: about 2–3 hours by private taxi.
- Vietnamese side: Tinh Bien is about 25 km from Chau Doc, with taxis and motorbike taxis; from Chau Doc there are buses to Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City.
- The border area only has money changers and small food stalls; bring USD with you.
Documents to bring
- A passport valid for at least 6 more months with blank pages for the visa and stamps.
- Documents to re-enter Vietnam: a Vietnam e-visa (printed, with Tinh Bien as the entry gate), temporary residence card, 5-year visa exemption certificate, or a nationality on the list of countries exempt from Vietnamese visas.
- US dollars in cash (new, undamaged notes) for the Cambodian visa fee and some small change for transport.
- 1–2 passport photos (4×6) for the visa-on-arrival application.
Visa run via Phnom Den
For people living in An Giang, Can Tho or Chau Doc, a visa run via Tinh Bien – Phnom Den is usually quicker than going up to Moc Bai. You exit Vietnam, enter Cambodia and return the same day on new documents. See Cambodia visa run, the visa run service and nationwide visa run transfers.
Tips for crossing at Phnom Den
- It closes earlier than Bavet; cross in the morning, as around 8:00–11:00 there is usually little waiting.
- There is no reliable ATM at the border; bring enough USD and some riel or VND.
- Motorbike taxis and taxis on the Cambodian side often quote high prices to foreigners; agree on the fare before getting in.
- Cambodia is in the same time zone as Vietnam (UTC+7), so the hours on both sides match; no need to change your watch.
- The official visa fee is collected in USD. Sometimes someone asks for a few extra dollars as a “speed fee” or “health check”; you can politely ask for a receipt and pay the posted amount.
- When applying for a Vietnam e-visa, choose Tinh Bien as your entry gate; see the list of border gates accepting the e-visa.
- Do not overstay before leaving Vietnam: fines range from 0.5 to 40 million VND under Decree 282/2025/NĐ-CP (see visa overstay).
- After you return to Vietnam, your accommodation must complete the temporary residence declaration within 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Does Phnom Den border gate issue Cambodian visas on arrival?
Yes. The tourist visa has an official fee of 30 USD, paid in cash, plus 1 passport photo.
Can I use a Cambodian e-visa at Phnom Den?
Phnom Den is not on the list of gates accepting the Cambodian e-visa. If you already have an e-visa, enter via Bavet.
How long does it take from Phnom Den to Phnom Penh?
About 120 km along National Road 2, usually 2–3 hours by car depending on road conditions.
Need help with an e-visa or visa run?
Info Travel offers fast Vietnam e-visas, visa extensions, visa run arrangements and free advice via Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 or Hotline: +84903782118. See also the list of Vietnam’s international land border gates and other Cambodian border gates: Bavet, Trapeang Phlong, Prek Chak, Kaam Samnor.
