Tinh Bien International Border Gate in An Giang Province connects Vietnam with Phnom Den, Takeo Province (Cambodia), about 25 km from Chau Doc. 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. Convenient for people in Chau Doc, Can Tho and the Mekong Delta; from Phnom Den to Takeo or Phnom Penh takes about 2–3 hours.
Tinh Bien border gate at a glance
| Province | An Giang |
| Other side | Phnom Den, Takeo Province (Cambodia) |
| Distance | about 25 km from Chau Doc |
| 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 Tinh Bien
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 Tinh Bien
A visa run means leaving and re-entering Vietnam to start a new permitted stay. At Tinh Bien 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 Tinh Bien
- When applying for the e-visa, select Tinh Bien 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 Tinh Bien accept the Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Tinh Bien is on the list of land gates for e-visa entry and exit under Resolution 127/NQ-CP.
Can visa-exempt travellers use Tinh Bien?
Yes. Visa-exempt foreigners may enter through any international border gate, including Tinh Bien.
Can I cross at Tinh Bien 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.
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