Vietnam visa requirements for Cambodian citizens
According to the Vietnam immigration policy, the Cambodian passport holders can stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days with visa free. As the Vietnam visa exempted country, the Cambodian citizens can enter Vietnam by any port of arrival including airports (for air entry), border gates on land (for traveling by bus or train) or sea port (for traveling by cruise, ship).
Cambodian passport holders don’t need Vietnam visa for 30 days;
Cambodian citizens are eligible for 31 – 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Cambodian citizens can get visa on arrival;
Cambodian businessmen can apply for DN business visa for working with Vietnam Enterprises;
Cambodian businessmen can apply for 2 years Temporary Residence Cards;
1. What do Cambodian citizens need for Vietnam visa?
In order to apply for Vietnam visa, the Cambodian citizens will need a valid passport which is at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival and there are blank pages for visa stamp.
2. How do Cambodian nationals apply for Vietnam visa?
2.1. Apply online for a Vietnam visa on arrival
The Cambodian passport holders can apply Vietnam visa on arrival from anywhere outside of Vietnam. The Vietnam visa will be picked up upon arrival at the Vietnam airports by showing up the printed approval letter.
The approval letter will be sent via email within 3 working days (normal processing mode), 8 working hours (rush processing mode), 4 hours (urgent processing mode) or even 2 hours (emergency processing mode) depending on which option the applicant chooses when submitting online application form. Vietnam visa on arrival is especially an advantage to those living far from the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in Cambodia.
By using Vietnam visa on arrival, the Cambodian applicants do not need to wait too long to get the approval letter, an official document issued by Vietnam Immigration Department giving permission to get the visa upon arrival.
In order to get a Vietnam visa on arrival, the Cambodian citizens should pay two types of fee: the processing fee and the stamping fee.
Processing fee: Processing fee is the fee for expediting the visa approval letter.
Stamping fee: The stamping fee is paid in cash to the Vietnam Immigration Officer at the arrival airport to get the visa stamp. The applicants must prepare the processing fee in cash (USD or VND) as far as there is no ATM, money changer or any other way to withdraw money in the immigration hall and credit cards are not accepted. Other currencies will be converted into USD at given exchange rate.
Notes:
– Visa on arrival is only applicable for Cambodian citizens traveling Vietnam by air.
2.2. Apply for e-visa for Vietnam
Vietnam e-visa is good for those who travel Vietnam less than 90 days with single or multiple entry. However, the citizens of Cambodia are exempted from Vietnam for 30 days visit thus they can apply for a longer validity e-visa (from 31 – 90 days) with single or multiple entries.
When applying for e-visa for Vietnam, please note that:
- Payments for e-visa applications are non-refundable;
- The applicants should check the information on a granted e-visa against the passport to make sure there is no mistake;
- The processing time may take longer than 3 working days that probably affect to your flight time. You are strongly recommended to buy a flight ticket when you already received your e-visa;
- The applicants have to leave the country before applying for the next e-visa.
- While your visa application is being processed, you may receive a request for amending your visa information. In this case, the processing time will take more 3 – 5 working days after the revision is made. If you need to speed up the visa process to board your flight, we can help you with the rush Vietnam visa service. You just need to provide us with your visa registration number and email then your e-visa process will be accelerated and completed in time.
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill the requirement information in the application form.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days.
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application. Please print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
2.3. Apply for Vietnam visa directly at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates
For those who want to get a Vietnam visa beforehand or want to travel to Vietnam by land or sea, they can go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate nearest their location.
The address of Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Cambodia for your information:
Embassy of Vietnam in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Address: 436 Monivong Blvd., Khan Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: (855) 23 726 284
Fax: (855) 2372 6273
Email: vnembassy03@yahoo.com
vnembpnh@online.com.kh
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