FAQ
Quy Nhon visa run: questions and answers
Short, honest answers about borders, visas and how the day works.
What is a visa run?
A visa run is a short trip out of Vietnam and back in across a land border, so that you can enter again on a new visa or a new visa-exempt stay. It is a normal international exit and a normal new entry. Nothing about it is automatic: the border officer decides on entry each time.
Which border is closest to Quy Nhon?
Le Thanh, on the Cambodian border west of Pleiku, is the closest: about 250 km, or 4½–5 hours each way (pickup 04:00, back around 18:30). Bo Y, on the Lao border north-west of Kon Tum, is about 290 km, or about 6 hours each way (pickup 03:00, back around 19:30). Both are a long but doable same-day trip by private car.
Should I go to Cambodia or Laos?
It depends on your passport. At O Yadav (Cambodia) most nationalities can buy a visa on arrival. At Phou Keua (Laos) there is no visa on arrival and the Lao e-visa is not accepted, so the Laos route suits passports that are visa-exempt for Laos, such as Russian, South Korean, Japanese and ASEAN passports, or travellers with a Lao visa arranged before the trip, which we can do for you. Send us your nationality and we'll recommend one.
Can I use a Vietnam e-visa at Le Thanh and Bo Y?
Yes. Both Le Thanh (Gia Lai) and Bo Y are on the official list of border gates where foreigners can enter Vietnam with an e-visa, published on evisa.gov.vn. Your e-visa must name the gate you will use.
Can you guarantee I will be allowed back into Vietnam?
No. Nobody outside the Vietnamese authorities can. We organise the trip, explain the procedure and check your paperwork with you before departure, but the decision to admit you is made by the border officer when you arrive. Be wary of anyone who promises otherwise.
Is there a cheaper option than a private car?
You can reach Pleiku or Kon Tum by public bus and continue by local transport, but the connections to the border are slow and the timing is hard to make work in one day. A private car lets you leave early, wait at the border as long as needed and come back the same evening. Sharing the car with friends brings the cost per person down.
Can I fly out instead?
Yes. Phu Cat Airport, about 30 km from Quy Nhon, is on the e-visa list, but most international connections go through Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. A land run is usually cheaper and quicker from Quy Nhon. Ask us if you want to compare.
How do I book?
Send the inquiry form or message us on WhatsApp with your nationality, preferred date and number of travellers. We reply with a suitable route, a written plan and the price. Your place is confirmed once you accept the plan in writing.
Ready to plan your visa run?
Send your dates and nationality. We reply within 1 hour with a route, a written plan and the price.