How to travel from Laos to Vietnam ?
Laos is a neighboring country of Vietnam which houses numerous pagodas, vivid nature and vibrant culture. If you are in Laos, chances are that you will consider a trip to Vietnam. Do note that the distance between both countries is not far as many people suppose. This article will guide you which ways to get Vietnam from Laos.
Travel by AIR
Currently, there are many airlines providing flights from Laos to Vietnam, namely Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, Hong Kong airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines and some others.
There are 3 international in Vietnam connecting flights from Laos including Noi bai Airport (Hanoi), Da Nang Airport (Da Nang), Ho Chi Minh Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). While Laos also have 3 main airports: Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Savannakhet Airport and Luang Prabang International Airport.
Normally, a non-stop flight from Laos to Vietnam will take around 1h20’ and the time will be much longer if you take a direct flights.
Travel by ROAD
It is pretty convenient to travel through landing borders. Foreigners from Laos can choose one of 6 the following checkpoints that located in the north and central of Vietnam:
- Tay Trang (Vietnam)/ Sop Hun (Laos)
- Nam Xoi/ Na Maew
- Nam Khan/ Nam Can
- Cau Treo/ Nam Phao
- Lao Bao/ Dansavanh
- Ngoc Hoi/ Bo Y
There are several routes you can choose to get Vietnam from Laos, however, there are 3 borders amongst them that are opted mainly:
- Highway No.279 from Dien Bien Phu City, crossing Tay Trang International Checkpoint.
- Highway No.9A from Dong Ha, crossing Lao Bao International Checkpoint.
- Highway No.8 from Vinh City of Nghe An, crossing Cau Treo International Checkpoint.
Processing:
- You go to the landing border by bus, taxi or motorbike
- Reach to the border and get stamp inside your passport
Get a Vietnam visa
Vietnam visa exemption
Citizens from some certain countries are entitled to enjoy Vietnam visa exemption that means you can travel to Vietnam without a visa, from 14 days to 30 days depending on your country.
Vietnam visa on arrival
This is the most convenient way that is increasingly used by many foreigners thanks to its free-hassle requirements. You just need to apply online, make a payment online and then a Vietnam visa letter will be sent to you via your email. Bring it and come to Vietnam.
Sample of Vietnam visa approval letter
Visa at Embassy
Vietnamese embassy in Vientiane, Laos:
- Address: Thatluang Rd., Vientiane, LAO PDR
- Phone: (856) 2141 3409; 2141 3409; 2141 4602
- Consular Section:2141 3400
- Fax (856) 2141 3379; 2141 4601
- Email dsqvn@laotel.com & lao.dsqvn@mofa.gov.vn
In case you are flying into Vietnam, it is recommended to apply for visa online or visa on arrival with Vietnamvisavoa.com to save your time as well as your expense. Let apply online for getting Vietnam visa on arrival here!
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