If you’re headed to Vietnam after Cambodia, you’ll need to arrange a visa in advance. The price of getting a Vietnam visa in Cambodia is far cheaper than in Western countries, so you can save a bundle by getting it here.
Heading to Vietnam and need a visa? Skip the embassy and head to a travel agent.
At the time of writing, the following countries are able to visit Vietnam without a visa:
- 15 days: Germany, France, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, South Korea
- 21 days: Philippines
- 30 days: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia
If you aren’t from one of these countries, you will need to get a visa for Vietnam in advance. If you apply in your home country, it can cost two to three times the price as if you apply for a visa at the embassy in Phnom Penh or at the Sihanoukville or Battambang consulate. However, the fees at the embassy and consulates are about the same as what you’ll pay at any of the hundreds (thousands?) of travel agents in the country. Plus, the agents manage to get the visas processed in the same amount of time and with less hassle. The Vietnam embassy is an exercise in frustration and is best avoided.
If you choose to apply for a Vietnam visa at the embassy, you’ll need a visa application form (available at the embassy or you can fill it out in advance where to get passport photos in Phnom Penh)
At the Vietnam embassy or consulates, visas cost:
1-month single-entry visa: $40
1-month multiple-entry visa: $50
3-month single-entry visa: $60
3-month multiple-entry visa: $75
Processing time is one working day (although this can sometimes end up being two working days), and the three-month multiple-entry visa takes longer. They offer same-day or next-day processing for an additional $10. Be aware that the consulate is closed for all Cambodia and Vietnam holidays (and there are lots of them) so factor that into your visa planning.
If you apply through a travel agent, you do not need a visa application form or a photo. Prices fluctuate and seem slightly negotiable.
In Phnom Penh, Cina Travel near the riverside is a good choice for getting your visa to Vietnam. For $52, they can even get you a one-month single-entry visa in two hours, provided you bring your passport to them in the morning, and including a passport photo will make processing time faster. Cina Travel is able to get 3-month multiple-entry visas with no problem.
For 2-day processing, they quoted us:
1-month single entry visa: $42
1-month multiple entry visa: $53
3-month single entry visa: $56
3-month multiple entry visa: $80 (takes three days, Vietnam address is required; for an extendable 3-month visa a letter of invitation is required and the cost is an additional $5)
Another option is expat favorite for visa and license issues, Lucky! Lucky! Motorcycle Shop.
For 2-day processing, they quoted us:
1-month single-entry visa: $42
1-month multiple-entry visa: $55
3-month single entry visa: $58
3-month multiple entry visa: $85 (this will take 3 days rather than two and an address in Vietnam is required)
They can have your visa ready the same day for an additional $15.
In Siem Reap, Sopheak Na Travel is the most popular place in town for Vietnam visas. Visas take one day, but you can pay extra for same-day processing.
1-month single-entry visa: $40
1-month multiple-entry visa: $75
3-month single entry visa: $60
3-month multiple entry visa: $95 (2 day and an address in Vietnam is required)
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
436 Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh
T: 023 726 274
vietnamembassy-cambodia.org
Consulate General of Vietnam in Sihanoukville
310 Ekareach Blvd, Khan Mittapheap, Sihanoukville
T: 034 934 039
vietnamconsulate-shihanoukville.org
Consulate General of Vietnam in Battambang
Road No. 03, Battambang
T: 053 688 8867
vietnamconsulate-battambang.org
Lucky! Lucky! Motorcycle Shop
413Eo Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh
T: 099 808 788; 012 279 990
E: luckymotorcyclerental@yahoo.com
Cina Travel
129Eo Street 130, Psar Cha, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
T: 023 998 775; 023 998 774
E: cinatravel@cinatravel.com.kh
I would like to here from you about the visa approval letter, how this works for people traveling by bus to Vietnam
Thank you so much for writing about Cina Travel ( Vietnamese visa ) in your blog.
I would like to give you an update that the prices of the Vietnamese visa decreased now.
For the 02 days processing :
1 month single entry : 42USD
1 month multiple entry : 53USD
03 month single entry : 56USD
For 03 month multiple entry, takes 03 working days and it costs 80USD. The address in Vietnam is required.
They can pay extra to get the visa done within 02 hours. 01 month single is 55USD, 01 month multiple-65USD, 03 month single-68USD. For fast service, one photo (size:4x6cm ) is required.
I would really appreciate if you could update these information in your blog.
Thank you so much,
Thank you so much for this information. You are a star!!!!
Please, for visa 03 month single entry, I need the address ?
How prove the address ?
Hi Lina,
I am a korean passport holder, I came to Hochimin on 16/10 with free less than 15days visa ending 31/10.
I am hoping to go to Cambodia and during this two weeks period and come back to Hochimin to be board on 03/Nov flight back to korea.
Will I possibly do come back to Hochimin with two weeks free visa via overland from Cambodia or Do I have to get a visa while I am in Cambodia?
Oscar can you tell us from which city did you get your visa in one day please
Vietnamese embassy un Phnom Penh. 60$ and you get it the day after or 70$ you can get it in about 20-30 min.
Hi, I’m a Nigerian passport holder. I live and work in Siem Reap. I would like to know how to get a Vietnam visa from here.
Hi Lina,
Just want you to know that your article is very helpful and most updated one. I just want to ask, there are three (3people) of us staying now in Vietnam and our visa is about to expire. We are planning to exit the country and avail another 3 months visa in Sihanoukville. Is it possible to have lesser price since we travel in 3??? Another thing, we are from the Philippines and I am not sure if we are allowed to re enter Vietnam after 2days of exiting. Please help us.
Hoping for positive reply,
June
Hi June, I’m sorry, I am really not an expert on Vietnam visas, particularly for other nationalities. I do know that the price is not negotiable, and you will not get a discount because there are three of you. Good luck!
Ello, very interesting blog! If you give your passport for a couple of days to get the vietnamese visa in PP to Lucky Lucky or Cina, do you know what kind of identification do you have while they get your visa?
I always take a photo of my passport’s ID page and Cambodian visa page before I turn my passport in anywhere.
I just wanted to let you know that the visa at the embassy is fast and simple to get now. I got it in one day without any problem and for 10$ more you can get it in about 20 minutes.
Thanks for the report. Which one did you get?
30 days visa for 60$
Hi – A friend and I are traveling from Phnom Penh to Vietnam by bus and are in a pinch with our Vietnam visas. We will be arriving to Phnom Penh around 5:30 p.m. on Monday and were wanting to leave on Tuesday to take the bus to Saigon. Anyone have experience using Lucky Lucky with the one hour visas? Is it reliable? Is it really possible? We are just a little skeptical and don’t want to be stuck in Phnom Penh with limited options. Thanks!
I haven’t tried it myself, but if they say they can do it, they can probably do it.
Hi, I going to get a vietnamese visa in either Batambang or Sianukwile. The most important thing for me and that what i hope, is the visa on separated piece of paper due to unavailability of space in my passport. As for 2009 I got a such visa in Sianukwile, so I would be thankful if someone have a info about this.
Thanks in advance!
Hi. If I come from a visa free entry country, say Germany, how will I get into Vietnam? Can I take a bus or do I have to take the plane?