Vietnam visa requirements for Cambodians

Travel and visa requirements

Vietnamese Visa is not required for Cambodians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, citizens of Cambodia can travel to Vietnam visa-free.
  • Tourists can extend their stay once by a month, by applying at the Immigration Department. However, overstaying the visa duration will attract a fine.
  • Cambodians are required to have a passport valid for 6 months beyond their stay in Vietnam. The passport must have one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Although a certificate of yellow fever vaccination is not a compulsory document for Cambodians, they are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • The importation of arms and firearm is prohibited, regardless of its purpose.
  • There is no restriction on the importation and exportation of the local currency (Vietnamese Dong-VND). Nevertheless, amounts exceeding VND 15,000,000 must be declared on both arrival and departure.
  • Also, the importation of foreign currencies below USD 5,000 or equivalent that is deposited in credit institutions and branches of foreign banks must also be declared on arrival.
  • Proof of accommodation during their stay in Vietnam is needed which can be a hotel reservation or a letter from a host already in the country.
  • Nationals of Cambodia will be required to have a return or onward ticket and evidence of enough funds to last them their entire stay in the country.
  • Tourists with pets (dogs or cats) must have a good health and rabies certificate issued in Cambodia.
  • Intending visitors hoping to travel to Vietnam can do so from any international airport in Cambodia. There are international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
  • Some of the airlines that fly from Cambodia to Vietnam include Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air 914, Qatar Airways and THAI.
  • The estimated flight duration from Phnom Penh to Hanoi, Vietnam is 3 hours, 30 minutes and 1 hour, 50 minutes from Siem reap.
  • Vietnam has both tropical and temperate zone climate. The southern has two seasons; the cold season which is from November to April and the hot season from May to October. The northern parts of Vietnam have four distinct seasons.
  • The Vietnamese Dong is the official currency of Vietnam. The US Dollar can be used at big stores in major cities. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tourists can budget between $50 to cater for daily expenses in Vietnam.
  • Vietnam is regarded as an atheist state, nevertheless, religion like Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are present.
  • Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. English,  French, Chinese and Khmer are other languages spoken in Vietnam.
  • Visitors can transport themselves around in Vietnam with a taxi, train, bus, motorbike, bicycle, car, airplane, and cyclos. 
  • Famous dishes in Vietnam tourists can try out include, Pho, cao lau noodles, bun cha, bánh mì, white rose dumplings and banh xeo.
  • Vietnam makes use of the Indochina Time (GMT+7), which puts it on the same timezone with Cambodia.
  • The power and socket plug used in Vietnam is of Type A, C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use credit cards while in Vietnam?

Aside from major cities, it is advised to hold enough cash as most stores would not accept cards as means of payment, and ATMs are a bit scarce.

Is Vietnam safe to visit?

Vietnam is a safe place to visit with very rare reports of muggings, robberies or sexual assaults. Although there are cases of scam in major cities, if cautious, tourists should not have any safety issues while in the country.

What is the major festival in Vietnam?

Lunar New Year festival, locally referred to as Tet, is the biggest festival of the year in Vietnam. It is a religious celebration, with lots of fireworks and flowers. Giving flowers is customary during Tet.

Are the locals in Vietnam friendly?

Vietnam locals are very friendly and hospitable. However, tourists are advised to take extra care while in the country, especially in the cities, as there have been reports of tourists getting scammed.