Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Border Crossings
During the bad old days of communism and the Cold War, there were pretty much no land borders open to
foreigners in the Mekong region. Times have changed and there are now dozens of border crossings connect-
ing the neighbouring countries of the region. Before making a long-distance trip, be aware of border closing
times, visa regulations and any transport scams. Border details change regularly, so ask around or check the
Lonely Planet Thorntree (
www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree
)
.
Visa on Arrival
Visas (or in the case of Thailand, visa waivers) are available on arrival at some borders but not at others. As a
general rule of thumb, visas are available at the land borders of Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, and are not
available at Vietnam border crossings.
The exceptions to the above are at the Laos- Vietnam border. Entering Laos, visas on arrival are available
only at Dansavanh, Nam Phao, Nong Haet, Phou Keua and Sop Hun.
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