Moc Bai International Border Gate in Tay Ninh Province connects Vietnam with Bavet, Svay Rieng Province (Cambodia), about 70 km from central Ho Chi Minh City on National Route 22 (Trans-Asia Highway) and about 170 km from Phnom Penh. 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 6:00–22:00 daily. Moc Bai is the largest land border in southern Vietnam, with daily Ho Chi Minh City – Phnom Penh buses and a visa-on-arrival counter on the Bavet side. It is the most popular same-day visa run for foreigners living in Ho Chi Minh City.
Moc Bai border gate at a glance
| Province | Tay Ninh |
| Other side | Bavet, Svay Rieng Province (Cambodia) |
| Distance | about 70 km from central Ho Chi Minh City on National Route 22 (Trans-Asia Highway) and about 170 km from Phnom Penh |
| Opening hours | 6:00–22:00 daily |
| Vietnam e-visa entry | Yes (Resolution 127/NQ-CP) |
| Vietnam visa exemption | Applies as at every international gate |
Cambodia visa at Moc Bai
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 Moc Bai
A visa run means leaving and re-entering Vietnam to start a new permitted stay. At Moc Bai 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?. Info Travel runs a same-day Moc Bai visa run service from Ho Chi Minh City.
Tips for crossing at Moc Bai
- When applying for the e-visa, select Moc Bai 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 Moc Bai accept the Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Moc Bai is on the list of land gates for e-visa entry and exit under Resolution 127/NQ-CP.
Can visa-exempt travellers use Moc Bai?
Yes. Visa-exempt foreigners may enter through any international border gate, including Moc Bai.
Can I cross at Moc Bai 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?
Info Travel arranges fast e-visas, visa extensions and free advice at Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 / Hotline: +84903782118. See all 27 international land border gates of Vietnam.
