BORDER CROSSINGS in Vietnam + Map ☀️

Northern Vietnam
4 min readDec 29, 2017

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Border Crossings in Vietnam
Border crossings, seaports and airports in Vietnam that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by vietnamese 90-days E-VISA.

Border Crossings in Vietnam:

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In August 2023, Vietnam launched a multiple-entry 90-day e-visa system.

In August 2023, Vietnam rolled out an innovative multiple-entry e-visa system, revolutionizing travel accessibility for visitors. With this system, travelers can now enjoy the convenience of multiple entries into Vietnam over a span of 90 days, all facilitated through an easy online application process. This electronic visa not only grants access to a multitude of border crossings, international airports, and seaports within Vietnam but also offers the flexibility of overland travel to neighboring countries such as Laos, Cambodia, and China, or entry by land from these nations.

This e-visa represents a significant step forward in streamlining travel procedures and enhancing the overall visitor experience in Vietnam. Issued by the relevant Vietnamese authorities, it serves as an official travel document, providing permission for travelers to explore and immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich heritage of Vietnam.

Furthermore, this e-visa system underscores Vietnam’s commitment to embracing technological advancements in the realm of travel and tourism. By simplifying the visa application process and facilitating seamless entry into the country, Vietnam aims to attract more tourists and foster greater connectivity with the global community.

Map of the border crossings in Vietnam (Enter and Exit with 90-day E-VISA)

Airports, border crossings and ports that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by 90-days single entry E-visa.

Vietnam to Laos border crossings (landports) — Tay Trang, Na Meo, Nậm Cắn, Cầu Treo, Cha Lo, Lao Bao, La Lay, Bờ Y.
Vietnam to Cambodia border crossings (landports) — Xa Mat, Moc Bai, Sông Tiền, Tịnh Biên, Hà Tiên.
Vietnam to China border crossings (landports) — Lao Cai, Hữu Nghị, Móng Cái.

With an electronic visa you can enter Vietnam through these locations:

13 international airports:

  • Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue), Van Don (Quang Ninh), Tho Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Phu Cat (Binh Dinh), Lien Khuong (Lam Dong).

16 border crossings:

  • Tay Trang (Dien Bien), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh), Huu Nghi (Lang Son), Lao Cai, Na Meo (Thanh Hoa), Nam Can (Nghe An), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh), Cha Lo (Quang Binh), La Lay and Lao Bao (Quang Tri), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh), Tinh Bien and Vinh Xuong (An Giang), Ha Tien (Kien Giang).

13 seaports:

  • Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh), Hai Phong, Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa), Vung Ang (Ha Tinh), Chan May (Thua Thien Hue), Da Nang, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Dung Quat (Quang Ngai), Vung Tau (Ba Ria — Vung Tau), Ho Chi Minh City, Duong Dong (Kien Giang).

These lists are from the official website of Vietnam Immigration Department > https://immigration.gov.vn and https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. At these official websites you can buy online 90-days multiple-entry e-visa, follow the instructions on the website. Any other websites about visa to vietnam on the internet are various travel agencies. Sometimes these websites do not work, try to load links again later.

These lists are from the official website of Vietnam Immigration Department:

https://immigration.gov.vn
https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
You can buy online e-visa to Vietnam on these websites, follow the instructions on the websites. Any other websites about visa and e-visa to vietnam on the internet are travel agencies.

National web portal of immigration, here you can buy online your 1-month single entry E-visa to Vietnam.

Border crossings (Enter and Exit with 90-day E-VISA):

  • Móng Cái
  • Hữu Nghị (from Hanoi to Nanning)
  • Lao Cai (from Hanoi to Kunming)
  • Nậm Cắn
  • Cầu Treo
  • Cha Lo
  • Lao Bảo
  • Bờ Y
  • Hà Tiên
  • Mộc Bài (from Saigon to Phnom Penh)
  • Sông Tiền
  • Tịnh Biên
  • Xa Mat

International airports (Enter and Exit with 90-day E-VISA):

Seaports (Enter and Exit with 90-day E-VISA):

!!! Vietnam has also a few another border crossings to the neighbouring countries, but these map is focused only for foreigners/travelers who buy and use the online 90-day multiple entry e-visa on the official website.

Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province in northern Vietnam.

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