How can I do a visa run by car from Nha Trang, and what route, cost, and paperwork are typical?

The most common car-based visa run from Nha Trang uses the Mộc Bài – Bavet border crossing. It is a long route, so the trip is usually close to a full day with a night departure, and a seat in a shared minivan typically costs around 2.5–3.5 million VND per person.

If you are traveling as a group, a private car from Nha Trang is often the more practical option: typical market pricing is about 8–12 million VND per vehicle, depending on the car type and whether border waiting time is included. This is common for travelers wanting hotel pickup in the Lộc Thọ area with no transfers.

For paperwork, travelers are usually told to bring a passport valid for at least 6 more months, a printout of their e-visa or other document allowing re-entry to Vietnam, and cash for fees. For the Cambodian side, people often carry USD 30–40 and 1–2 passport photos, even though the photos are not always requested.

Before booking, the key point is that a border run does not by itself guarantee re-entry: if your current permission was single-entry and already used, you need a new e-visa or another valid status. In practice, agencies in central Nha Trang usually ask what kind of visa you currently have, because crossing the border does not reset Vietnam’s entry rules.