Cambodia's Border Crossings
To enter or exit Cambodia by land, several border crossings connect the country to Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, with visa regulations to verify carefully.
Several border posts now enable tourists to navigate between Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Their flexibility has adapted considerably to market demand compared to the past, when immigration to neighbouring countries was restricted to locals. A review of these various border crossing points.
Entry to Cambodia via the two international airports—Phnom Penh International Airport and Siem Reap International Airport—is possible with an e-visa. Some of the overland border posts accept them too, though not all. This document offers no guarantee of acceptance in most cases.
Thai Border
There are now six border posts between Cambodia and Thailand accessible by coach. All issue visas in both directions. These six points are spread across a distance of 280 miles and roughly evenly distributed.
Cham Yeam in Koh Kong Province. This crossing generally accepts e-visas. It's the only one to do so between Cambodia and Thailand.
Prum near the town of Pailin.
Daung in Battambang Province.
Poipet in Banteay Meanchey Province.
O'Smach in Oddar Meanchey Province.
Chuam in Oddar Meanchey Province.
Laotian Border
There is currently one border post between Cambodia and Laos. It issues visas for both countries.
Dom Kralor (or Tropaeng Kreal), in Stung Treng Province.
Vietnamese Border
There are now eight border posts between Cambodia and Vietnam. All issue visas in both directions. A 340-mile frontier separates the first and last crossing point.
Prek Chak in Kampot Province.
Phnom Den in Takeo Province.
Kha Orm Sam Nor in Kandal Province. Coaches departing Phnom Penh towards Ho Chi Minh City pass through this border post.
Banteay Chakrey in Prey Veng Province.
Bavet in Svay Rieng Province. This border post accepts e-visas.
Tropiang Phlong in Kompong Cham Province.
Tropiang Sre in Kratie Province.
O'Yadav in Ratanakiri Province.
Visit our practical information for further details on obtaining a tourist visa.
Frequently asked questions
Only Cham Yeam (Thai border) and Bavet (Vietnamese border) generally accept e-visas. It's advisable to verify before departure as regulations can change.
A tourist visa typically costs 30 USD at border posts, payable in cash. Have exact change and U.S. dollars in good condition.
Most border posts are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., though hours may vary. Poipet and Bavet have extended hours until 8 p.m.
Yes, a visa is required even for simple overland transit. Only air transit without leaving the airport may be exempt depending on duration.
