Trapeang Phlong border gate (Cambodia): opening hours, visa, visa run 2026

Trapeang Phlong International Border Gate is in Ponhea Kraek district, Tbong Khmum province (Cambodia), opposite the Xa Mat border gate in Tay Ninh province. On the Vietnamese side, Xa Mat is about 40 km from Tay Ninh city and about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City; on the Cambodian side, Kampong Cham is about 2 hours by car from the gate. The gate has a visa-on-arrival counter and operates daily 8:00–20:00 according to Google Maps (Cambodia uses the same time as Vietnam). Trapeang Phlong is much quieter than Bavet, with few public buses, so it suits travellers with their own vehicle or a pre-arranged transfer.

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Trapeang Phlong border gate at a glance

Country / province	Cambodia, Ponhea Kraek district, Tbong Khmum province
Opposite border gate	Xa Mat, Tay Ninh province (Vietnam)
Distance	Xa Mat is about 40 km from Tay Ninh city and about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City; Kampong Cham is about 2 hours by car from the gate
Opening hours (local time, UTC+7)	8:00–20:00 daily (according to Google Maps; check before you go)
Visa on arrival	Yes (according to the Cambodian Embassy’s list), 30 USD in cash, 1 photo; check in advance as few foreigners use this gate
Cambodian e-visa accepted?	Not on the list of gates accepting the e-visa; use a visa on arrival, or go via Bavet if you already have an e-visa

Border gate location on Google Maps

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Cambodian visa when entering via Trapeang Phlong

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.

Trapeang Phlong is on Cambodia’s list of gates issuing visas on arrival, but not on the e-visa list (on the Vietnamese border, the Cambodian e-visa can only be used at Bavet). Some travel websites wrongly state that no visas are issued here; because few foreigners cross here, ask in advance or go with an experienced operator to avoid being turned back.

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 Trapeang Phlong step by step

Complete Vietnamese exit formalities at Xa Mat: show your passport, get your exit stamp and have your luggage scanned.
Walk across the zone between the two checkpoints to Trapeang Phlong.
Fill in the form, hand over your photo and fee to get your visa (or show your visa exemption), then get your Cambodian entry stamp.
If you are doing a visa run: go back to the Trapeang Phlong departure counter for your exit stamp.
Return to Xa Mat and enter Vietnam with an e-visa, temporary residence card, 5-year visa exemption certificate or visa exemption.

Where to go from Trapeang Phlong border gate

Kampong Cham: about 2 hours by car via National Road 7; transport is mainly private or shared taxis, with almost no international buses on this route.
Phnom Penh: continue from Kampong Cham; if your main goal is Phnom Penh, the Moc Bai – Bavet route is more convenient.
Vietnamese side: book a private car from Xa Mat to Tay Ninh city or Ho Chi Minh City; public transport right to the border is limited.
Services around the border are basic; money changing is limited and you should not count on ATMs.

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 Xa Mat 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 Trapeang Phlong

A visa run via Xa Mat – Trapeang Phlong suits people in Tay Ninh or the former Binh Duong province, or anyone wanting to avoid the crowds at Moc Bai. With little public transport, arrange a return transfer. See the Cambodia visa run guide, Info Travel’s visa run service and visa run transfers.

Tips for crossing at Trapeang Phlong

The gate opens later than Bavet (8:00–20:00 according to Google Maps) and has little public transport; arrive before the afternoon so you have time for formalities in both directions.
Bring enough US dollars cash and passport photos, as there are few services at the border.
If you have already applied for a Cambodian e-visa, go via Bavet instead of Trapeang Phlong.
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 Xa Mat 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 Trapeang Phlong border gate issue Cambodian visas on arrival?

Yes, according to Cambodia’s official list; the tourist visa fee is 30 USD. However, as few foreigners cross here, ask about the current situation in advance.

Can I use a Cambodian e-visa at Trapeang Phlong?

It is not recommended. On the Vietnamese border, the Cambodian e-visa is only accepted at Bavet. If you already have an e-visa, go via Moc Bai – Bavet.