Are there unofficial fees at the Cambodia–Vietnam land border, and how much do travelers usually get asked to pay?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that unofficial cash payments may sometimes be requested by officers at the Cambodia–Vietnam land border. Cambodia also requires a visa, which can be arranged online in advance or obtained at the border for a separate official fee.
What the community said
Recent traveler reports say that both the Vietnamese and Cambodian sides may ask for a cash bribe, meaning an unofficial payment on top of normal document checks and official fees.
11 days ago Vietnamese and Cambodian border sides
Travelers also note that you need a Cambodia visa. You can arrange it online in advance or get it at the border, and that official visa payment is separate from any unofficial requests.
11 days ago Cambodia visa
Earlier reports confirm that some travelers entering Vietnam from Cambodia are asked for an extra payment 'for the officer' at the border, meaning an unofficial surcharge at the land crossing.
11 days ago Cambodia–Vietnam border