2026 Travel Advisory · Overland Checkpoints ClosedCLOSED IN 2026 · Must Fly into KTI or SAI

Thailand–Cambodia Land Borders (Poipet, Cham Yeam / Hat Lek) Closed in 2026: Why You Must Fly into KTI or SAI

In 2026, all overland border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia — including Poipet / Aranyaprathet, Cham Yeam / Hat Lek (Koh Kong), Osmach / Chong Jom, Choam / Chong Sa-Ngam, and Phsar Prum / Ban Pakard — are closed to travellers. To travel from Thailand to Cambodia in 2026, you must fly into Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI) or Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) with both a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code and a Cambodia eVisa.

Apply for Cambodia eVisa ($80 / $90) →Need e-Arrival QR for Your Flight? ($20 / $35 / $60) →

Flying from Thailand into KTI or SAI? Get your eVisa in 3–5 days · Super Rush 15-minute delivery available for same-day Bangkok flights

2026 Entry Document Matrix

Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026): eVisa, e-Arrival Card & v-Pass Requirements by Traveller Type

Check whether your nationality and trip purpose require a Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD Tourist / $90 USD Business), a mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush), or both.

Traveller CategoryeVisa Needed?e-Arrival Card Needed?v-Pass Issued?Recommended Action
International Travellers Rerouting by Air from Bangkok (BKK/DMK) to KTI or SAIYes — Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) or Business eVisa ($90 USD)Yes — Mandatory for air arrival ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Digital v-Pass emailed upon landing at KTI or SAI
Book a flight to KTI or SAI and obtain both your eVisa and e-Arrival QR code
Apply for Air eVisa ($80 / $90) →
Travellers Who Already Hold a Cambodia eVisa & Need to Switch from Bus to FlightYour existing valid Cambodia eVisa works at KTI, SAI, and KOS airports!Yes — You MUST add the Cambodia e-Arrival Card ($20 / $35 / $60) to board your flightYes — Digital v-Pass issued at KTI or SAI immigration
Your eVisa is valid across air ports — simply order your e-Arrival QR code now
Add Mandatory e-Arrival QR ($20) →
Same-Day / Last-Minute Travellers Stranded in Thailand Booking a Today FlightRequired for non-ASEAN passports (3–5 day standard processing)Super Rush e-Arrival ($60 USD) delivers your QR code within 15 minutesYes — Digital v-Pass upon airport clearance
Use Super Rush ($60, 15m) or Rush ($35, 2h) e-Arrival for immediate flight boarding
Get 15-Min Super Rush QR ($60) →
ASEAN Visa-Exempt Nationals Flying from Thailand into KTI or SAIVisa-exempt for short tourism (14–30 days)Yes — Mandatory ($20 Standard / $35 Rush / $60 Super Rush)Yes — Electronic v-Pass issued at KTI or SAI
Complete your mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival QR code before checking in at BKK/DMK
Book Verified e-Arrival →
Step-by-Step 2026 Arrival Timeline

How to Clear Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026) Smoothly: 6-Step Checklist

Follow this chronological sequence from pre-trip document filing through immigration clearance and onward transport.

  1. 1Step 1: Cancel Any Overland Bus, Train, or Taxi to Poipet / Hat Lek

    Do Not Travel to Aranyaprathet (Poipet) or Trat (Hat Lek)

    Third-party ticket websites occasionally still list Bangkok–Siem Reap or Bangkok–Phnom Penh overland bus routes. Because the Thailand–Cambodia land frontier is closed in 2026, passengers on those buses are turned back at the Thai border.

    Traveller Tip: Book a direct 55-minute flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) into Siem Reap (SAI) or Phnom Penh (KTI).
  2. 2Step 2: 3–5+ Days Before Your Flight

    Secure Your Cambodia eVisa Online ($80 Tourist / $90 Business)

    If you do not yet hold a Cambodia visa, apply online using only your passport bio page. If you already obtained a Cambodia eVisa planning to cross by land, you do not need to re-apply — your eVisa is automatically valid at KTI, SAI, and KOS airports.

    Traveller Tip: No separate portrait photo or flight itinerary upload is required when applying on VisaToCambodia.com.
  3. 3Step 3: Before Checking In at BKK, DMK, HKT, or CNX

    Order Your Mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR Code ($20 / $35 / $60)

    Because you are now arriving by air instead of overland, the Cambodia e-Arrival Card is mandatory. Airline staff at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) check for your e-Arrival QR code before printing your boarding pass.

    Traveller Tip: Flying today? Select Rush ($35 USD, within 2 hours) or Super Rush ($60 USD, within 15 minutes) so your QR code arrives before check-in closes.
  4. 4Step 4: Boarding in Thailand (1-Hour Flight)

    Fly Non-Stop into Siem Reap (SAI) or Phnom Penh (KTI)

    Multiple daily flights link Bangkok (BKK and DMK) with Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI) in roughly 55 to 65 minutes.

    Traveller Tip: Make sure your Phnom Penh ticket is booked to KTI (Techo International Airport), which replaced PNH in September 2025.
  5. 5Step 5: Touchdown at KTI or SAI Immigration

    Scan Your eVisa + e-Arrival QR Code & Receive Your Digital v-Pass

    Proceed directly to the eVisa / Smart Gate counters at KTI or SAI. Present your passport, eVisa, and e-Arrival QR screenshot to receive your electronic Cambodia v-Pass by email.

    Traveller Tip: Air clearance at KTI and SAI takes only 15–25 minutes and completely avoids the scams that historically plagued the Poipet land crossing.
  6. 6Step 6: Onward Travel Inside Cambodia

    Continue to Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, or the Southern Coast

    Once inside Cambodia via KTI or SAI, all domestic highways, expressways, and the high-speed Laos–China–Cambodia/domestic rail and coach networks between Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, and Sihanoukville operate normally.

    Traveller Tip: If you are heading to Vietnam or Laos after Cambodia, the Bavet (Vietnam) and Dom Kralor (Laos) land borders remain open.
Detailed Port & Immigration Rules

Essential 2026 Guidance for Thailand–Cambodia Land Borders (Poipet & Cham Yeam / Hat Lek)

Full List of Closed Thailand–Cambodia Land Checkpoints in 2026

Following bilateral border closures along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, all overland road and rail checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia remain closed to international tourists and eVisa travellers in 2026. This affects both the northern temple corridor and the southern coastal corridor.

Specifically, travellers cannot cross overland at any of the following checkpoints:

  • Poipet (Banteay Meanchey) ↔ Aranyaprathet / Ban Khlong Luek (Sa Kaeo) — Closed to overland travellers.
  • Cham Yeam (Koh Kong) ↔ Hat Lek (Trat / Koh Chang coastal route) — Closed to overland travellers.
  • Osmach (Oddar Meanchey) ↔ Chong Jom (Surin) — Closed to overland travellers.
  • Choam (Oddar Meanchey) ↔ Chong Sa-Ngam (Sisaket) — Closed to overland travellers.
  • Phsar Prum (Pailin) ↔ Ban Pakard (Chanthaburi) & Kamrieng ↔ Ban Laem — Closed to overland travellers.
Already Selected a Land Port on Your Cambodia eVisa Application?Do not worry: a valid Cambodia eVisa is interchangeable across all open official eVisa ports of entry. Even if you originally listed a land checkpoint when planning your trip, you can use that exact same approved Cambodia eVisa to fly into Phnom Penh (KTI), Siem Reap (SAI), or Sihanoukville (KOS) — just remember to add your mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code before your flight.

How to Reroute Your Thailand-to-Cambodia Itinerary by Air (BKK/DMK → SAI or KTI)

Replacing an 8-to-10-hour overland bus ride through Poipet with a 55-minute flight from Bangkok is faster, safer, and far more comfortable. Both Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) offer frequent daily departures to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI).

Because air arrivals require the digital Cambodia e-Arrival Card in addition to your Cambodia eVisa, make sure you complete both before heading to your Bangkok departure terminal. If your flight departs today, our Super Rush e-Arrival tier ($60 USD) delivers your verified QR code in 15 minutes.

  • Bangkok (DMK / BKK) to Siem Reap (SAI): ~55 minutes flight time (ideal for Angkor Wat).
  • Bangkok (BKK / DMK) to Phnom Penh (KTI): ~65 minutes flight time (ideal for the capital & southern coast).
  • Vietnam (Bavet) and Laos (Trapeang Kriel / Dom Kralor) land borders are completely unaffected and remain open.
Transfers, Routes & Fares

Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026)Transport & Connection Options (2026 Rates)

Estimated travel times and USD fares for official shuttles, taxis, private cars, and regional flights.

Transport ModeRouteTypical DurationEstimated Cost (USD)Traveller Notes
Direct Flight: Bangkok (BKK or DMK) → Siem Reap (SAI)Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) → Siem Reap Angkor (SAI)55–60 minutes$65 – $140 USD one-wayFastest replacement for the closed Bangkok–Poipet–Siem Reap overland route.
Direct Flight: Bangkok (BKK or DMK) → Phnom Penh (KTI)Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) → Techo International (KTI)60–70 minutes$70 – $150 USD one-wayReplaces overland routes from Bangkok or Pattaya/Trat into Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.
Regional Hub Flight: Phuket (HKT) / Chiang Mai (CNX) → SAI or KTIDirect or 1-stop via BKK/DMK into SAI or KTI1.5 – 3.5 hours$95 – $180 USDRequires Cambodia eVisa ($80/$90) + mandatory Cambodia e-Arrival QR code ($20/$35/$60).
Frequently Asked Questions

Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026) — 2026 Arrival & eVisa FAQs

Verified answers to the 6 most common questions about arriving via Thailand Land Borders (Closed 2026).

Is the Poipet (Aranyaprathet) Thailand–Cambodia land border open in 2026?

No. In 2026, the Poipet / Aranyaprathet land border and all other overland checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia (including Cham Yeam / Hat Lek in Koh Kong) are closed. Travellers must fly between Thailand and Cambodia via KTI or SAI.

Can I cross overland from Koh Chang / Trat (Hat Lek) into Koh Kong or Sihanoukville?

No. The Cham Yeam / Hat Lek coastal checkpoint between Trat province (Thailand) and Koh Kong province (Cambodia) is closed in 2026. To reach coastal Cambodia from Thailand, fly into Phnom Penh (KTI) or Sihanoukville (KOS).

If I already have a Cambodia eVisa, can I use it to fly into KTI or SAI instead?

Yes! An approved Cambodia eVisa ($80 Tourist or $90 Business) is valid at all open eVisa airports (KTI, SAI, and KOS) regardless of the entry port originally planned. However, because you are now flying, you must also obtain a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code ($20 / $35 / $60).

How quickly can I get a Cambodia e-Arrival QR code if I just booked a flight from Bangkok today?

If you have booked a last-minute flight from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) to KTI or SAI today, select our Super Rush e-Arrival tier ($60 USD) for verified QR delivery within 15 minutes, or Rush ($35 USD) for delivery within 2 hours.

Are Cambodia’s land borders with Vietnam and Laos still open in 2026?

Yes. Only the Thailand–Cambodia land borders are closed. The Bavet – Moc Bai land border with Vietnam and the Trapeang Kriel / Dom Kralor land border with Laos remain open and accept the Cambodia eVisa.

What documents do I need to board a flight from Bangkok to Cambodia in 2026?

You need a passport with at least 6 months validity, a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code (mandatory for 100% of air travellers), and an approved Cambodia eVisa ($80 Tourist or $90 Business) unless you hold a visa-exempt ASEAN passport.

Explore Other Cambodian Entry Points

Compare rules with other Cambodian international airports and overland checkpoints, or return to the Cambodia Airports & Ports of Entry Hub.

Active Angkor Gateway · eVisa + e-Arrival Required

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI): 2026 Arrival, Angkor Wat Transfers, eVisa & e-Arrival Guide

Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is the primary air gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Angkor Wat. Located 45 km east of Siem Reap town to protect temple foundations from aircraft vibrations, SAI requires every international air passenger to hold a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code plus a valid Cambodia eVisa (for non-exempt passports).

Read Siem Reap Angkor (SAI) Guide →
Active Primary Hub · eVisa + e-Arrival Required

Phnom Penh Techo International Airport (KTI): 2026 Arrival, eVisa, e-Arrival QR & v-Pass Guide

Techo International Airport (KTI) is Cambodia’s flagship 4F-class capital gateway, having permanently replaced the old Pochentong airport (PNH) in September 2025. Every international air traveller landing at KTI must present a Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR code alongside their approved Cambodia eVisa (for non-exempt nationalities) to clear the biometric Smart Gates and receive their digital v-Pass.

Read Techo International (KTI) Guide →
Open Land Border · eVisa Accepted · No e-Arrival Needed

Bavet – Moc Bai Land Border (Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh): 2026 Cambodia eVisa Rules

The Bavet (Cambodia) – Moc Bai (Vietnam) international checkpoint is the busiest open overland crossing between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh. In 2026, Bavet officially accepts the Cambodia eVisa ($80 USD Tourist / $90 USD Business) — and because the Cambodia e-Arrival Card is strictly for air arrivals at KTI, SAI, and KOS, overland travellers crossing at Bavet only need their printed Cambodia eVisa.

Read Bavet – Moc Bai Border (Vietnam) Guide →

Get Your Cambodia eVisa & e-Arrival QR Ready Before You Travel

Apply online with only your passport bio page — no portrait photo or hotel booking upload required. Tourist eVisa $80 USD, Business eVisa $90 USD, and verified e-Arrival QR from $20 USD (or calculate your exact group total).

Apply for Cambodia eVisa ($80 / $90) →Order e-Arrival Card QR ($20 / $35 / $60) →