Border

Laos — Vietnam border

Border crossings Laos — Vietnam for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

Border crossings Plan a trip

In short

Between Laos — Vietnam there are 20 border crossings, 11 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
20 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

Laos → Vietnam

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026

🧭 Own vehicle only with a permit and an escort. Foreign-registered vehicles need a special permit, usually with an escort.Госдеп США — Вьетнам · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for Vietnam →

Vietnam → Laos

The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.

Visa for Laos →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

Tay Trang Border Checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Border pass only for locals
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Nam Soi Border Crossing Station
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu Thông Thụ
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cha Lo Bordergate
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Dansavan International Border
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu La Lay
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Cửa khẩu A Dớt
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Dakta Ok Lao border checkpoint
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Dac Pla
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Phou Keau/Bo Y Border Crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 1–2 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Questions

Laos — Vietnam border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between Laos — Vietnam?

The directory has 20 crossings: Tay Trang Border Checkpoint, Border pass only for locals, Nam Soi Border Crossing Station, Cửa khẩu Thông Thụ, Cha Lo Bordergate, Dansavan International Border, Cửa khẩu La Lay and Cửa khẩu A Dớt. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

Usually ≈ 1–2 h. This is our estimate, not a live queue: in season and on holidays it can take longer.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.