Vinh Xuong International Border Gate in An Giang Province connects Vietnam with Kaam Samnor, Kandal Province (Cambodia), about 30 km from Chau Doc on the Tien River (Mekong). 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. This is a road and river border gate; the Chau Doc – Phnom Penh speedboats clear immigration here, and the whole trip takes about 5–6 hours.
Vinh Xuong border gate at a glance
| Province | An Giang |
| Other side | Kaam Samnor, Kandal Province (Cambodia) |
| Distance | about 30 km from Chau Doc on the Tien River (Mekong) |
| 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 Vinh Xuong
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 Vinh Xuong
A visa run means leaving and re-entering Vietnam to start a new permitted stay. At Vinh Xuong 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 Vinh Xuong
- When applying for the e-visa, select Vinh Xuong 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 Vinh Xuong accept the Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Vinh Xuong is on the list of land gates for e-visa entry and exit under Resolution 127/NQ-CP.
Can visa-exempt travellers use Vinh Xuong?
Yes. Visa-exempt foreigners may enter through any international border gate, including Vinh Xuong.
Can I cross at Vinh Xuong 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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