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11:30 – Depart from Ho Chi Minh City
Our limousine or private vehicle picks customers up from their home, hotel, or agreed meeting point. Relax during the journey while our team provides instructions for the border procedures.
Vietnam Visa Run Route
Ho Chi Minh – Moc Bai Border Run
Fast & Trusted Vietnam Visa Run Service
If your Vietnam visa is about to expire, the Ho Chi Minh – Moc Bai Border Run is one of the most popular same-day choices for expats in Southern Vietnam. Located in Tay Ninh Province near the Cambodia border, Moc Bai International Border Gate is one of the busiest and most convenient checkpoints for foreigners activating a new Vietnam e-visa or renewing their legal stay — with professional support throughout the entire journey.
Best fit
Who this route is for
We compare route fit before recommending transport, because a visa run only works when both the exit side and Vietnam return document are practical for your passport.
- Expats living in Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Vietnam
- English teachers and digital nomads
- Business travelers and foreign employees
- Tourists extending their stay in Vietnam
- Foreign workers waiting for work permit or TRC processing
- Travelers activating a Vietnam e-visa at a land border
Not sure if this route fits your documents?
Send us your passport country, current visa status, and target re-entry date — we'll confirm whether this border plan makes sense.
Border-day plan
How the route usually works
The exact order can vary by border and officer instruction, but the planning logic is consistent: confirm documents first, leave with enough time, complete the exit-side requirement, and check your Vietnam re-entry record before heading back.
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14:00 – Arrive at Moc Bai Border Gate
After arriving at Moc Bai International Border Gate, customers queue for the Vietnam exit procedure. Our staff supports and guides customers throughout the immigration process.
03
14:30 – Exit Vietnam Immigration
After receiving the Vietnam exit stamp, send us a clear photo immediately. This helps our team begin processing and checking Vietnam e-visa activation quickly.
04
15:00 – Enter Cambodia & Wait for E-Visa
Customers complete the Cambodia visa procedure at the border (35 USD / approx. 1,100,000 VND — USD and VND both accepted) and briefly enter Cambodia while our team monitors and updates the Vietnam e-visa status.
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16:30 – Receive E-Visa & Re-enter Vietnam
Once the Vietnam e-visa is approved, customers print it and return to the Vietnam immigration counter. Before leaving the area, send us a photo of the new Vietnam entry stamp for verification.
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17:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Customers board the limousine or private car and begin the comfortable return trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
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20:00 – Arrive Home Safely
Customers arrive back at their meeting point or home with a new legal Vietnam entry status successfully completed. Simple, fast, and stress-free.
Timing
Timing notes
Only around 3–4 hours from Ho Chi Minh City — faster and cheaper than airport visa runs.
Same-day return available; most trips depart at 11:30 and return to Ho Chi Minh City by 20:00.
Comfortable limousine or private car transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Moc Bai and back.
Pre-checks
What we confirm first
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- At least 2 blank passport pages
- Passport not damaged or altered
- Current Vietnam visa still valid at time of exit
- Vietnam e-visa information is correct and lists Moc Bai as the entry gate
Questions about timing or documents?
Our team can check your specific situation before you commit to a route or book transport.
Avoid mistakes
Route risks to avoid
Leaving before the new Vietnam e-visa is approved and ready for use
Not preparing enough cash for the Cambodia visa step (35 USD / approx. 1,100,000 VND)
Not sending exit stamp photo immediately — this delays e-visa activation
Assuming the trip will be short even when border queues are heavy
Source and document notes
Vietnam Tourism lists Moc Bai in Tay Ninh among land border gates available for Vietnam e-visa entry.
The Vietnam Immigration portal (evisa.immigration.gov.vn) is the official channel to submit and check e-visa results.
Check this route before booking
Send your passport country, current visa expiry, target return date, and preferred route. We will confirm whether this border plan makes sense before you pay for transport.
FAQ
Common questions
Most trips are completed within the same day. The typical schedule departs Ho Chi Minh City at 11:30 and returns by 20:00, giving you a full but manageable day.
Yes. Moc Bai International Border Gate in Tay Ninh is one of the official checkpoints accepted for Vietnam e-visa entry. Make sure your e-visa lists Moc Bai as the entry gate before you travel.
Yes. Our staff provides full assistance during the entire process — from pickup in Ho Chi Minh City through every step at the border and back. You do not need prior experience with border procedures.
Contact us immediately. Overstay cases may require additional immigration procedures or fines before any border crossing is possible. Our team can advise on the correct steps for your specific situation.
Next checks
Compare other visa run routes
These route pages help compare the practical border options before you book transport.
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Da Nang to Lao Bao
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Nha Trang to Bo Y
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Nha Trang – Mộc Bài
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Da Lat – Moc Bai
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Sources
- Official Vietnam Tourism e-visa guide - e-visa border-gate and entry-route context
- Vietnam Government News: e-visa port expansion - Resolution 389/NQ-CP update bringing e-visa ports to 83
- Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa portal - official e-visa application and result channel