Dutch in Cambodia can take the flight to Ho Chi Minh or Ha Noi, OR simply cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam to visit Vietnam. However, it’s required to have a visa for entry Vietnam with Dutch passport. How can Dutch apply Vietnam visa in Cambodia? How to cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam? You may find useful information below.

1/ How to apply Vietnam visa for Dutch in Cambodia 2025

Dutch in Siam Rep, Phnom Penh, Sihanouk Ville and other places in Cambodia have two ways to apply Vietnam visa when they are in Cambodia

1.1/ Vietnam Visa application for Dutch at Vietnam Embassies/Consulates in Cambodia

This is the traditional way that effective for all Dutch who travel from Cambodia to Vietnam through all borders (airports, land or sea). With visa issued at Vietnam embassy/consulate in Cambodia, Dutch can fly to Vietnam, or cross the border between Vietnam and Cambodia by land border or sea border.

Procedure to apply Vietnam visa for Dutch at Vietnam embassy/consulate in Cambodia:

Dutch in Phnom Penh and nearby areas should do to Vietnam embassy office in Phnom Penh:

Embassy of Vietnam in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

436 boulevard Monivong Phnom Penh Cambodia

TELEPHONE: (+855) 23 726 274

FAX: (+855) 23 726 495

EMAIL: ttcpc@mofa.gov.vn, vnembpnh@angkornet.com.kh

WEBSITE: https://vnembassy-phnompenh.mofa.gov.vn/

Dutch in Sihanouk Ville and nearby areas should come to Vietnam consulate in Sihanouk Ville:

Consulate General of Vietnam In Sihanouk Ville – Cambodia

310, Ekareach Blvd, Khan Mittapheap, Sihanoukville

Tel (Consular Section): +855-34- 934039

Fax: +855-34-933669

Email: tlsqvn.siha@mofa.gov.vn or tlsqsiha@camintel.com

Website: http://vnconsulate-shihanoukville.mofa.gov.vn

Dutch in Siam Rep and Battambang and nearby areas should come to Vietnam consulate in Battambang:

Consulate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Cambodia

Road No. 03 – Battambang province – Kingdom of Cambodia

Tel: (+855) 536 888 867

Fax: (+855) 536 888 866

Email: consul.battambang@mofa.gov.vn; vnconsul.battambang@yahoo.com.vn

Website: https://vnconsulate-battambang.mofa.gov.vn/

Dutch should come to the nearest address to submit visa application request. Original passport, visa application form, picture 3x4cm are required and it might take around 5-7 working days for visa processing. To save time, Dutch are advised to contact the Embassy/Consulate for visa application requirements in advance.

1.2/ Apply Vietnam Visa online for Dutch in Cambodia 2025

Instead of moving far away to submit visa application at Vietnam embassy or consulate offices, Dutch in Cambodia can submit online application to get Vietnam visa online.

Nowadays Vietnam E-visa is preferred because of its convenience:

• Dutch in Cambodia no need to go far to the Embassy;
• no documents are required when submitting Vietnam visa online for Dutch
• Dutch can apply Vietnam visa anywhere in Cambodia (only need internet access device)
• Save a lot of time (it takes 3 working days to get Vietnam visa online for Dutch)

Procedure for applying Vietnam visa online for Dutch passport holders in Cambodia:

At first, Dutch in Cambodia need to visit this link to access Vietnam visa application form https://www.vietnamimmigration.com/apply-vietnam-visa/ , then fill up all required information in the secure online application form, make the payment, and wait for 3 working days for normal service or 1 working day for rush visa to get visa via email. It’s recommended for Dutch to print out the visa for showing at entry date.

Vietnam visa online for Dutch can be used to enter Vietnam through international airports, land borders and seaports as well. However, Dutch in Cambodia need to choose the entry port when applying Vietnam visa online. If Dutch enter Vietnam through the entry gate which is different from the one in visa approval, Dutch will not be allowed to enter.

Vietnam visa online application can be applied successfully in 5 minutes. Dutch can process Vietnam visa by this way at any places in Cambodia. Therefore, it is considered as the best way to get Vietnam visa now.

2/ How to cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam 2025

There are a lot of Buses from Siam Rep and Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh city every day. That’s why a lot of Dutch have demand to visit Vietnam after finishing the trip in Cambodia.

Dutch in Cambodia can choose the Bavet – Moc Bai border crossing, because this is the most popular border crossing from Cambodia to Vietnam. Furthermore, there are some other border crossing gates between Cambodia and Vietnam which Dutch can cross through:

• Bavet (Cambodia) – Moc Bai (Tay Ninh province), 70km north-west of Ho Chi Minh city;
• Trapeang Phlong (Cambodia) – Xa Mat (Tay Ninh province), 50km north west of Tay Ninh city;
• Phnom Den (Cambodia) -Tinh Bien (An Giang province), 25km south-west of Chau Doc city;
• K’am Samnar (Cambodia) – Song Tien (An Giang province), 30km north of Chau Doc city;
• Prek Chak (Cambodia) – Ha Tien (Ha Tien province), 6km north-west of Ha Tien town.

In order to cross the border from Cambodia to Vietnam, Dutch must prepare:

• Original passport which is valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank pages
• Valid visa (Visa issued at Vietnam embassy/consulate or visa online are both accepted)

From May 2022, Dutch entering Vietnam from Cambodia do not need to show the Covid-19 restriction documents:

• Dutch DO NOT NEED to show Covid-19 vaccination certificate
• Dutch DO NOT NEED to show Covid-19 negative test
• Dutch DO NOT NEED to show Covid-19 insurance
• Dutch DO NOT NEED to show Covid-19 health declaration

There are many buses run from the morning to the afternoon from Cambodia to Vietnam, especially the Phnom Penh – Ho Chi Minh route, so it’s easy to cross the border for Dutch from Cambodia to Vietnam. The most important thing is, Dutch need to apply Vietnam visa before doing to trip

In conclusion, Dutch can apply Vietnam visa in Cambodia in two ways: Apply directly at Vietnam embassy in Phnom Penh or at Vietnam consulate in Sihanouk Ville and Battambang, OR apply online visa. These types of visa will allow Dutch to fly or cross borders from Cambodia to Vietnam. For more information, please contact us through email info@vietnamimmigration.com