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Get In
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| Getting in by Air |
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Most people coming to Laos will come via Bangkok. |
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| There are International Flights in and out of Vientiane from the following countries: |
- Cambodia: Phnom Penh
- China: Kunming
- Myanamar: Yangon
- Thailand: Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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| Getting in by Land |
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| Please check the Visa requirement in the Visa page first! |
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| From Thailand |
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- Nong Khai and the FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE.
- Xiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province to Huay Xai, Bokeo Province
- Nakorn Phanom to Tha Kek, Khammouane Province
- Mukdaharn to Savannakhet
- Chong Mek, Ubon Rathchathani Province to Pakse
- Houay Kone, Nan to Xaingnabouri
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| From Vietnam |
- Lao Bao, Khung Tri to Dan Savan, Savannakhet
- Lak Sao, Vinh to Kaew Neua, Bolikhamsai
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| From China |
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- Mengla, Yunnan to Boten, Luang Nam Tha
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Get Out
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| Getting out by Land |
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There are no restrictions for exit by the Lao authorities, however, entering neighboring countries will be subject to their own visa regulations. Crossing into Vietnam or China by land from Laos is subject to their own visa regulations. We suggest that if you intend crossing by land into Vietnam or China, you make this point clear when applying for visas to enter those countries. |
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If in doubt, you may check with the following consulates in Vientiane: |
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China: Thanon Wat Nak Nyai, Vientiane
Vietnam: Thanon That Luang, Vientiane |
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Thailand - citizens of many countries will not require a visa to enter Thailand - click here - to find which citizens are eligible for visa free entry into Thailand.
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| Important |
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Cambodia - The official line is that it is NOT POSSIBLE for tourists to cross into Cambodia from Laos. However, with Cambodia visas in advance, some people have done this crossing. We cannot give advise on this crossing at this stage. |
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Myanmar - It is NOT POSSIBLE for tourists to cross into Myanamar from Laos under any circumstances.
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| Getting Out by Bus |
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| Travelling from Savannakhet to Vietnam: |
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| Destination |
Distance |
Fare in kip: |
Departure times: |
Leaving from: |
Lao Bao
(border check point) |
249km |
15,000 |
06:00
daily |
Savannakhet
New Market |
| Danang |
520km |
105,000 |
24:00
Tu/We/Fr/Sa |
Savannakhet
New Market |
| Hue |
405 |
83,000 |
24:00
Mo/Th |
Savannakhet
New Market |
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