Border run... Phu Quoc to Cambodia

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Tumbleweed0 Active member

Member since 03 March 2017

Tumbleweed0Active member25 April 2018 14:20:31

Hey all,

Has anyone made a border run to Cambodia from Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien on Vietnam mainland?

I have made the run at Moc Bai/Bavet many times but recently moved to Phu Quoc and have found little info about immigration on either side.

In addition, it seems to me all the travel agents only mention the more popular crossings like Moc Bai or Lao bao. Are the Visa approval letters accepted at other less frequented crossings? Thanks for any advice you can give...

Tumbleweed

furthur Active member

Member since 04 January 2018

furthurActive member26 April 2018 06:49:22

I don't know about visa approval letters. You may find out from the owner of Oasis bar in Ha Tien. It's on the riverfront road opposite the fountain.

If you are just going to the border, 6kms, and back or to Kep take a moto. The van services are terrible. I saw a door fall off one van. Lousy customer service. Plus all the vans聽 go at the same time so it takes longer to cross.

Entering Vietnam they have a health check scam. Costs a $ unless you have a vaccination card. I made one up and made a photocopy which they accepted.
It's not the $, it's to avoid the line.

Tumbleweed0 Active member

Member since 03 March 2017

Tumbleweed0Active member26 April 2018 09:34:07

Thanks for the info furthur,

We are planning to stay in Kep for a couple of days so this is great info...

Vaccination card?... hahaha...always something huh??

Thanks again,

Tumbleweed

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