Which Cambodia Land Borders Accept the eVisa? The 4 Crossings for US Citizens
Your Cambodia eVisa is accepted at a short, specific list of land borders in 2026 — the open Vietnam and Laos crossings, not the closed Thai ones. Here are the four crossings that work for US citizens, the ones that do not, and what to confirm before you build a route around them.
Which Cambodia land borders accept the eVisa for US citizens?
For US citizens in 2026, the Cambodia eVisa is accepted at the designated Vietnam and Laos land crossings — most importantly Bavet on the Ho Chi Minh City road, Kaam Samnor on the Mekong river route, and Trapeang Kriel coming down from southern Laos, with one further designated Vietnam crossing also on the list. It is NOT usable at any Thailand land border, because all seven Thai crossings have been closed since June 2025. The eVisa itself is the same single-entry document either way: valid three months from issue, good for a 30-day stay, and it does not change because you cross by land instead of by air. The safe default if your exact crossing is uncertain is to confirm it is eVisa-eligible before you commit to the route.
Conclusiones clave
- Four land crossings carry most US overland traffic on an eVisa: Bavet and Kaam Samnor on the Vietnam side, plus Trapeang Kriel on the Laos side — with one more designated Vietnam crossing in the mix.
- Bavet is the workhorse — the Ho Chi Minh City road crossing into Svay Rieng — and it accepts the eVisa for arriving Americans in 2026.
- All seven Thailand-Cambodia land borders, including Poipet and Cham Yeam, have been closed since June 2025, so your eVisa cannot be used to cross from Thailand by land this year.
- The eVisa is single-entry, valid 3 months from issue, and gives a 30-day stay — the same document whether you walk across a land border or land at an airport.
- The Cambodia e-Arrival Card is a separate, mandatory step that also applies at land crossings — 14 fields, $5 USD verified through us, submitted within 7 days before you arrive.
Why the crossing you pick decides whether your eVisa works
A Cambodia eVisa is not accepted at every line on the map where you can physically walk into the country. Cambodia publishes a specific list of designated land crossings where an electronic visa is honored, and in 2026 that list is shorter than the one in older guides. Two facts shape it: the entire Thailand land border has been closed since summer 2025, and only a handful of Vietnam and Laos crossings are eVisa-eligible. Show up at the wrong border with the right visa and you can still be turned back.
This only matters if you are deliberately entering overland — stitching Cambodia onto a Vietnam or Laos leg of an Indochina trip. If you are flying in, the eVisa is accepted at all three international airports and you can skip the border math. But the overland route is popular, and getting the crossing right is the difference between a smooth stamp and a long detour.
I head the Cambodia Airports & Arrivals desk here, and I track the land crossings as closely as the airport halls. This guide names the four crossings that carry the overwhelming majority of US overland traffic, walks through what happens at each, covers the Thailand closure in full, and finishes with the entry routine. When you are ready, you can apply and have your eVisa as a printable PDF before you book the bus. For the full picture of the Cambodia visa for US citizens, our main guide pulls every piece together, and our overview of which Cambodia entry points accept your eVisa maps the airports alongside these land borders.
The Vietnam crossings — Bavet and Kaam Samnor
Most American overland arrivals into Cambodia come from Vietnam, and the eVisa is accepted at the designated Vietnam land and river crossings. Two carry almost all the traffic, and a third sees lighter regional use. If you are doing the classic Saigon-to-Phnom Penh leg, one of the first two is the border you will actually stand at.
Bavet — the Ho Chi Minh City road crossing
Bavet, in Svay Rieng province, is the workhorse land crossing into Cambodia and the one most Americans use. It sits on the main road from Ho Chi Minh City and is the crossing every direct Saigon-to-Phnom Penh bus runs through — roughly a six-to-seven-hour day end to end. Your eVisa is accepted here: you step off the bus, present your printed PDF and passport at the Cambodian post, and rejoin the bus on the far side. As the busiest overland gateway, it is also where touts try to sell an unnecessary "stamp fee" — your eVisa is already paid, so nothing extra is owed at the window.
Kaam Samnor — the Mekong river crossing
If you take the river rather than the road — the Mekong fast-boat or slow-boat route between Chau Doc in Vietnam and Phnom Penh — you cross at Kaam Samnor. This is the scenic version of the same trip, and the eVisa is accepted at the river post exactly as it is at Bavet. The boat operator handles the staged stops on each side; you keep your printed eVisa and passport handy and present them when called. It is a slower day than the bus, but for many Americans it is the highlight of the crossing.
Preguntas frecuentes
Which Cambodia land borders accept the eVisa for US citizens?
The designated Vietnam and Laos crossings. For Americans the ones that matter are Bavet (the Ho Chi Minh City road crossing) and Kaam Samnor (the Mekong river route) from Vietnam, plus Trapeang Kriel coming down from southern Laos, with one further designated Vietnam crossing also on the eligible list. Your eVisa is the same single-entry document whether you cross by land or land at an airport. No Thailand land border accepts it, because all seven Thai crossings have been closed since June 2025.
Can I use my Cambodia eVisa to cross the land border from Thailand?
No. All seven Thailand-Cambodia land borders have been closed since June 2025, including the Poipet crossing on the Bangkok-to-Siem Reap road and Cham Yeam near the coast. You cannot cross overland from Thailand on any visa right now. If your trip pairs Thailand and Cambodia, fly the leg — Bangkok to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, or Sihanoukville are all short flights, and your eVisa is accepted the moment you land.
Is Bavet the best land border to use with an eVisa?
For most Americans, yes. Bavet, in Svay Rieng province, is the main road crossing from Ho Chi Minh City and the one every direct Saigon-to-Phnom Penh bus runs through. It accepts the eVisa, it is the busiest and most predictable overland gateway, and the bus day runs roughly six to seven hours. Just ignore any "stamp fee" pitched at the window — your eVisa is already paid, so nothing extra is owed.
Does the eVisa work at the Kaam Samnor river crossing?
Yes. Kaam Samnor is the Mekong river crossing on the Chau Doc-to-Phnom Penh boat route, and it is eVisa-eligible for US citizens. The boat operator handles the staged stops on each side; you keep your printed eVisa and passport ready and present them when called. It is a slower day than the bus through Bavet, but it is the scenic version of the same overland trip.
Can I cross from Laos into Cambodia on an eVisa?
Yes, at Trapeang Kriel in Stung Treng province, the standard route south from the 4,000 Islands and southern Laos. It is on the eVisa-eligible list, so an American holding a printed eVisa can cross there in 2026. It is a quieter, more remote post than Bavet, with a longer onward drive on the Cambodia side — that onward transport is the part to plan for, not the visa.
Do I need the e-Arrival Card if I am crossing by land?
Yes. The e-Arrival Card is a separate, mandatory form that applies at land crossings, not only at airports — 14 fields, submitted within 7 days before you arrive. Fill it out before you reach the border, because travelers who skip it end up completing it on a phone in the queue at the window, which is the slowest part of the crossing day. Carry a printed copy of your eVisa PDF as well.
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