Can you do a visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia and re-enter Vietnam on an e-Visa at a land border crossing?
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TL;DR
A one-day visa run from Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia is doable. Re-entry into Vietnam on an e-Visa at a land border crossing is permitted, but factor in the cost of a Cambodian visa and border procedures.
What the community said
Entering Vietnam on an e-Visa at a Cambodia land border crossing is confirmed to work — a viable option for a visa run.
1 day ago e-Visa + Cambodia–Vietnam land border
Even on a one-day visa run to Cambodia, you still need a Cambodian visa — you cannot cross the border without one. Cambodian visa on arrival costs around $30.
1 day ago Cambodian visa on arrival ~$30
The most common land border crossing for a visa run from Ho Chi Minh City is Moc Bai — buses depart from Mien Tay bus station or tourist agencies in the city centre.
1 day ago Moc Bai border crossing, Mien Tay bus station
You can apply for a 90-day Vietnamese e-Visa online while still in Ho Chi Minh City before your current visa expires. Apply at least 5–7 days before your planned visa run, as processing takes up to 3 business days.
1 day ago Vietnam 90-day e-Visa, processing up to 3 business days