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Land border crossings in Southeast and South Asia

Which land borders can you cross right now, and with which visa? The map shows the main international crossings between Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, China, India, Nepal and their neighbours. Hover over a point for the key facts, select it for all details: status, opening hours, visa options on both sides and the routes on this site that use it.

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73 of 73 crossings shown

Scroll or pinch to zoom, drag to move the map. Map data: Natural Earth (public domain). Borders are approximate.

Status and visa rules come from immigration authorities, governments and official travel advice, each with the date it was checked. Border rules change at short notice, so check the official source before you travel.

All crossings by country pair

🇧🇩 Bangladesh ↔ 🇮🇳 India 3
🇧🇹 Bhutan ↔ 🇮🇳 India 1
🇧🇳 Brunei ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia 4
🇰🇭 Cambodia ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos 1
🇰🇭 Cambodia ↔ 🇹🇭 Thailand 6
🇰🇭 Cambodia ↔ 🇻🇳 Vietnam 7
🇨🇳 China ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos 2
🇨🇳 China ↔ 🇻🇳 Vietnam 7
🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal 6
🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇵🇰 Pakistan 1
🇮🇩 Indonesia ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia 2
🇮🇩 Indonesia ↔ 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 1
🇱🇦 Laos ↔ 🇹🇭 Thailand 8
🇱🇦 Laos ↔ 🇻🇳 Vietnam 10
🇲🇾 Malaysia ↔ 🇸🇬 Singapore 3
🇲🇾 Malaysia ↔ 🇹🇭 Thailand 7
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma) ↔ 🇹🇭 Thailand 4
Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Agartala to Akhaura

Passenger services resumed in 2026: a Dhaka to Agartala trial bus ran on 20-21 Feb 2026, and Dhaka Tribune reported on a Thursday in July 2026 that tourist-visa passenger travel to India through Akhaura resumed after nearly two years. India added Agartala to its e-Visa port list on 10 Aug 2026.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Official Bangladesh embassy text says airport and land port immigration can issue visas on arrival, but the US Embassy advises getting a visa before departure because it is at the officer's discretion.

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the MHA e-Visa port list (10 Aug 2026); check the portal dropdown at the time of application.

How to cross

Dhaka to Agartala direct buses use this Integrated Check Post and continue to Kolkata (via Dhaka), with immigration done at the border. Agartala is about 6 km from the border by road, and Akhaura town has rail and bus links to Dhaka. Check the bus company for passenger rules.

Sources

Last checked: · Low confidence

Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Aranyaprathet (Ban Khlong Luek) to Poipet

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened. Limited official movements (repatriations, humanitarian) do not mean a general reopening.

Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    If and when open: Cambodian visa on arrival (Explorient, older source) and e-visa (Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand) are listed for Poipet.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This is normally the main overland route between Bangkok and Siem Reap, with buses and shared vans through Aranyaprathet and Poipet. It is closed, so the only way between Thailand and Cambodia is currently by air. Check the status again before planning any overland trip.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Closed 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Attari to Wagah (Amritsar to Lahore)

Closed to civilian crossings since India ordered the Attari ICP shut after the 22 Apr 2025 Pahalgam attack. Pakistan's foreign ministry gave 30 Apr 2025 as the last date to cross. No reopening announced as of Aug 2026. India added Attari (Road) to its e-Visa port list on 10 Aug 2026, but the crossing itself remains shut.

Crossing by
Road, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Attari (Road) was added to the e-Visa port list on 10 Aug 2026, but the crossing is closed so it cannot be used.

  • 🇵🇰 Pakistan

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Not applicable while the border is closed.

How to cross

Not possible at the moment. The ceremony and crossing used to be reached from Amritsar by bus or taxi; use a flight between the two countries or a third-country routing instead.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Ban Laem to Kamrieng

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Visa options at this crossing not confirmed (older sources list visa on arrival).

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This very little-used crossing is about 45 minutes from Pailin, with songthaews on the Thai side to Chanthaburi. It is closed.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Ban Pakard to Phsa Prum (Pailin)

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Visa options at this crossing not confirmed (older sources list visa on arrival).

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This little-used crossing is about 30 minutes by motorbike from Pailin, with minibuses on the Thai side to Chanthaburi. It is closed.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Restricted 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Banbasa to Mahendranagar (Gaddachauki)

Banbasa is a designated India ICP and Nepal lists Gaddachauki as a land entry point, but a traveller group report says foreigners can enter Nepal here but cannot return into India. Not verified officially.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Not on the MHA list of e-Visa entry ports (10 Aug 2026), so a paper visa is needed for a first entry here. India re-entry for foreigners at this post is reported as not allowed.

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

Tanakpur (rail head) is about 5 km from Banbasa. From Banbasa, cross the barrage to Gaddachauki, complete the Nepal visa at the Immigration Office, then take a bus from Mahendranagar to Dhangadhi, Pokhara or Kathmandu (about 715 km). If you plan to return to India, use Sonauli, Raxaul or another post that accepts foreigners.

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Last checked: · Low confidence

Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Betong to Pengkalan Hulu (Bukit Berapit)

Open to foreigners (Wikipedia; Travelfish, Sep 2026). Little recent traveller data.

Opening hours
05:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

The Malaysian side is about 7 km from Betong and is easily reached by share taxi. Betong is far south in Yala province, so expect slow onward travel by road. Confirm current hours with the checkpoint.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇲🇾 Malaysia ↔ 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Biawak to Aruk (Lundu to Sambas)

Open and used for international tourists: Sarawak publicised ICQS Biawak as a Visit Malaysia 2026 entry point on 2 Jan 2026. Indonesia lists Aruk as a land port for visa on arrival.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇩 Indonesia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival (IDR 500,000, 30 days) is available for eligible nationalities (the official list names Entikong, Aruk, Mota'ain, Motamasin, Sota, Tunon Taka and Wini as the land ports). The Visitor Visa / e-VOA is accepted here.

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points. Foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

Public transport is limited, so most travellers use their own vehicle or a hired car. The Malaysian road runs from Lundu (about 25 km) to Biawak, and the Indonesian road from Aruk to Sambas (about 3 hours) and on to Singkawang and Pontianak. Clear Malaysian departure and Indonesian arrival formalities at the two posts.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Bo Y to Phou Keua (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners, remote. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 18:00 (Vietnam side per Travelfish; Lao side lists 07:00 to 19:00)
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Minibuses leave Attapeu in the morning for Bo Y (119 km, about three hours including formalities). Vans continue to Ngoc Hoi, 18 km into Vietnam, with onward transport to Kon Tum (about 60 km). Plan to arrive well before the afternoon.

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Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇱🇦 Laos ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Boten to Mohan (Laos-China Railway, Laos to China)

International passenger trains between Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Kunming have run since 13 April 2023. Latest status information: Seat 61 (June 2026).

Opening hours
Follows train times (Lao immigration lists 06:30 to 22:00)
Crossing by
Train

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Mohan (railway) is a designated port for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme.

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Boten Railway Station is on the Lao eVisa port list. Visa on arrival is not available when entering from China by train, so get the e-visa before you travel.

How to cross

Daily international trains such as D87 and D88 link Kunming South with Luang Prabang and Vientiane. The train stops about 52 minutes each at Mohan and Boten, and you get off with your luggage for passport checks on each side. Book through the Lao railway app, a station or an agency, and bring a Lao e-visa.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Open 🇱🇦 Laos ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Boten to Mohan (road, Laos to China)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Lao immigration site and Travelfish (Oct 2025), Fabio Nodari (Sept 2026).

Opening hours
07:30 to 20:30 (Lao side, official); Chinese side hours not confirmed
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Mohan (highway) is a designated port for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme.

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Boten International Checkpoint is on the Lao eVisa port list. Visa on arrival (about US$40, RMB or USD accepted) is also available at the road crossing.

How to cross

Boten is about 42 km north of Luang Namtha, and buses run between Luang Namtha and Mengla. You clear Lao exit, cross, and clear Chinese entry at Mohan. If you arrive from China by train without a Lao e-visa, a taxi to this road crossing is the way to get a Lao visa on arrival, but expect long queues.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Cau Treo to Nam Phao (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026) and Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Buses run from Vinh to the border. After Vietnamese exit it is about a 500 m walk to Lao processing. From Nam Phao, Lak Xao is 34 km away, with onward transport to Thakhek and Vientiane. Unofficial stamp fees of 10,000 to 20,000 VND are commonly reported on the Vietnam side.

Routes via this crossing

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Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Cha Lo to Na Phao (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners, quiet secondary crossing. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 20:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

This crossing links Dong Hoi and Phong Nha with Thakhek, but public transport on the Lao side is thin and the road carries heavy truck traffic. Most travellers use Cau Treo or Lao Bao instead. Arrange transport to and from the border in advance.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Chong Chom to O'Smach

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    If and when open: Cambodian visa on arrival (Explorient, older source) and e-visa (Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand) are listed for O'Smach.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This crossing links Surin in Thailand with Samraong and Siem Reap in Cambodia. It is closed to travellers.

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Chong Mek to Vang Tao

Open as an international checkpoint (Lao Immigration record, checked 10 Oct 2026).

Opening hours
06:00 to 20:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Not on the official Lao eVisa port list (laoevisa.gov.la), although the Lao Immigration checkpoint page shows eVisa. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chong Mek (1 to 1.5 hours, sometimes with a change at Phibun Mangsahan), then walk through the two checkpoints in about five minutes. On the Lao side songthaews run from Vang Tao to Pakse in about an hour.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Chong Sa-Ngam to Choam

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Visa options at this crossing not confirmed.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This small crossing mainly serves Anlong Veng in Cambodia and had no public transport from the Thai border to larger towns. It is closed.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Dawki to Tamabil (Shillong to Sylhet)

A travel operator article dated 8 Oct 2026 describes the crossing as working for foreigners, with e-Visa entry at Dawki since 10 Aug 2026 and daytime hours only.

Crossing by
Road, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Official Bangladesh embassy text says airport and land port immigration can issue visas on arrival, but the US Embassy advises getting a visa before departure because it is at the officer's discretion.

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the MHA e-Visa port list (10 Aug 2026); the Dawki entry was reported as available from that date.

How to cross

From Sylhet go by bus or CNG to Tamabil (about 55 km). Clear Bangladesh exit and pay the exit tax, walk across to Dawki, and clear Indian immigration. Shared taxis then run to Dawki town and Shillong (about 80 km, 2.5 to 3 hours), then on to Guwahati. Arrive in the morning.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Dong Dang railway to Pingxiang railway (Hanoi to Nanning train)

Hanoi to Nanning passenger train resumed on 25 May 2025 after five years; confirmed running in Apr 2026.

Opening hours
Night train, passport checks at Dong Dang and Pingxiang stations (timetable: about 01:55 to 03:50 at Dong Dang southbound, 04:31 to 06:05 at Pingxiang)
Crossing by
Train

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. The 240-hour transit list names Youyiguan (road), not the Pingxiang railway port.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Dong Dang railway gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (added Dec 2025). Visa on arrival is only issued at airports.

How to cross

The Hanoi (Gia Lam) to Nanning train carries passengers through both border stations at night. You stay on or near the train for exit and entry checks at Dong Dang and Pingxiang. Book the international through ticket in advance.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan to Paksan)

Bridge open to the public since 27 Dec 2025 (The Star). Lao Immigration lists it as an international checkpoint (checked 10 Oct 2026).

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration. The bridge is not on the laoevisa.gov.la port list, which may predate its opening.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

The Fifth Friendship Bridge links Bueng Kan with Paksan by road. The Thai permanent checkpoint is at Ban Don Yom, Khai Si subdistrict, some kilometres from Bueng Kan town, so arrange a taxi or songthaew. Scheduled cross-border bus services were not verified. The older boat from Paksan port to Bueng Kan pier is a separate small crossing.

Sources

Last checked: · Medium confidence

Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai to Vientiane)

Open as an international checkpoint (Lao Immigration record, checked 10 Oct 2026). The railway shuttle uses the separate Khamsavath entry.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the official Lao eVisa list of ports of entry. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Buses and minibuses run over the bridge between Nong Khai and Vientiane and between Udon Thani and Vientiane. You get an exit stamp, ride the shuttle bus across the bridge, then clear immigration on the other side. The bridge is about 20 km from central Vientiane and a few kilometres from central Nong Khai, with regular onward transport on both sides.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Chiang Khong to Huay Xai)

Open as an international checkpoint (Lao Immigration record, checked 10 Oct 2026). The old boat crossing is no longer used by travellers.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the official Lao eVisa list of ports of entry. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Buses between Chiang Rai or Chiang Khong and Huay Xai cross the bridge, and you clear exit and entry at the checkpoints on each side. The bridge is about 7 km southeast of Chiang Khong and further from Huay Xai, so take a tuk tuk, songthaew or bus to the checkpoint. The Mekong boat crossing at the town piers is no longer in use for travellers.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

Last checked: · High confidence

Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Ha Tien (Xa Xia) to Prek Chak (Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners, standard southern coastal route. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
06:00 to 18:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian e-visa is not on the official port list for this gate. Visa on arrival is available (posted fee US$30).

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

The gate is about 7 to 8 km from Ha Tien town, a short moto or taxi ride (US$3 to 7). Ferries from Phu Quoc reach Ha Tien in about 1.5 hours. Beyond the border, Kep and Kampot are 1.5 to 2.5 hours away and Sihanoukville about 4 hours. Form-filling touts at the gate are common.

Routes via this crossing

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Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Hat Lek to Cham Yeam

Closed to all travellers since the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. A ceasefire was signed on 27 Dec 2025 but land crossings remain suspended (UK FCDO, still current 10 Oct 2026; Australian Smartraveller 22 Sep 2026). Thai officials said on 1 Jun 2026 that no checkpoint had reopened.

Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    If and when open: Cambodian visa on arrival (Explorient, older source) and e-visa (Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand) are listed for Cham Yeam.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Only relevant once the crossing reopens. Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This is the south coast crossing between Trat, Ko Chang and Ko Kut in Thailand and Koh Kong in Cambodia. It is closed, so travellers between the two countries currently have to fly.

Routes via this crossing

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Restricted 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Hoa Lu to Trapeang Sre (Vietnam to Cambodia)

International crossing in a border economic zone. Not on the Vietnam e-visa list and not confirmed as usable by independent travellers.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian official port list shows exit only with e-visa. Visa on arrival not confirmed.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Hoa Lu is not on the Vietnam e-visa port list. A forum answer (2 years old) says independent foreign travellers cannot get a visa on arrival here.

How to cross

Foreign independent travellers are not documented using this crossing and buses from Kratie normally go via Bavet and Moc Bai instead. If you plan to try it, hold a regular visa issued in advance and confirm with the border post first.

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Huai Kon (Nan) to Namngeun (Xayabury)

Listed as an international checkpoint by Lao Immigration (checked 10 Oct 2026). Remote crossing, little recent traveller data.

Opening hours
08:00 to 20:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:No

    Sources disagree on visa on arrival: Lao Immigration lists it, Travelfish says arrange the visa in advance. Not on the Lao eVisa port list.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This remote road crossing at the northern tip of Nan province is one of the shortest land routes to Luang Prabang. No scheduled cross-border bus was verified, so expect to arrange local taxis or songthaews on both sides. Arrange your Lao visa in advance.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Huu Nghi (Friendship Pass) to Youyiguan (Vietnam to China)

Open to foreigners and the busiest Vietnam to China road crossing. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00 Vietnam time (08:00 to 20:00 Beijing time)
Crossing by
Road, On foot, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Youyiguan is a designated port for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Buses from Hanoi reach Lang Son in about three hours, then a minivan or taxi covers the 15 km to the gate. You clear Vietnamese exit, walk roughly 500 m and clear Chinese entry. From Pingxiang, buses reach Nanning in about three hours. A direct Hanoi to Nanning bus also uses this crossing.

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇧🇹 Bhutan

Jaigaon to Phuentsholing (India to Bhutan)

Open. Jaigaon was added to India's e-Visa entry port list on 10 Aug 2026, but a Travelers Today report on 11 Aug said the application portal had not yet been updated for the new land ports.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇹 Bhutan

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Third-country tourists need a Bhutan visa and the Sustainable Development Fee set up before arrival; the Department of Immigration runs an e-permit / e-visa for tourists. Entry permits are issued at the Phuentsholing Immigration Office.

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the MHA e-Visa port list (10 Aug 2026); check the portal dropdown when you apply.

How to cross

Reach Jaigaon by road from Siliguri or Alipurduar. Walk through the Bhutan Gate at Phuentsholing and report to the Immigration Office with your approved visa. Buses and taxis then go to Thimphu (about 6 hours).

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Jogbani to Biratnagar

India lists Jogbani as an e-Visa entry port (the MHA table of 10 Aug 2026). Nepal side coordinates are for Biratnagar city, not the border post.

Crossing by
Road, Train, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival does not exist for India. This land port is on the e-Visa entry port list (MHA, 10 Aug 2026).

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

Jogbani is the railhead on the Indian side and Biratnagar is a few kilometres across the border. After Indian immigration, cross by rickshaw and complete the Nepal visa at the border post before taking a bus east or to Kathmandu (about 550 km).

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Open 🇸🇬 Singapore ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Johor Causeway (Woodlands to Johor Bahru)

Open daily. Singapore ICA lists Woodlands Checkpoint as 24 hours (page checked 2026-10-11). RTS Link rail is not yet open: operator said on 2 Oct 2026 that service is now expected in Feb 2027.

Opening hours
24 hours
Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot, Motorbike

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Most nationalities are visa exempt for short stays. eVISA holders can enter at any gazetted entry point (a list of nationalities is air-only). Foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens are exempt.

  • 🇸🇬 Singapore

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Singapore has no visa on arrival; visa-required nationals must obtain a visa first. All foreigners must submit the SG Arrival Card (free) within 3 days before arrival. Singapore citizens, PRs and long-term pass holders are exempt at land checkpoints.

How to cross

Cross-border buses (Causeway Link CW1, CW2, CW5, SBS 170 and 160, SMRT 950) stop at both checkpoints: you get off with your bags to clear immigration, then reboard the same bus or catch a later one, since buses wait. The Woodlands end is reached from Kranji MRT (CW1) or Woodlands bus interchange (950, 170). On the Johor side the checkpoint is next to JB Sentral and City Square. Travellers can also take the KTM Shuttle Tebrau train from the nearby Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral.

Routes via this crossing

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Open 🇸🇬 Singapore ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

KTM Shuttle Tebrau (Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral)

Shuttle train runs daily; Woodlands Train Checkpoint is 24 hours per ICA (checked 2026-10-11). Secondary sources say the service ends once the RTS Link opens (RTS now expected Feb 2027).

Opening hours
Checkpoint 24 hours; trains run to a timetable
Crossing by
Train

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    MDAC required within 3 days before arrival for foreigners; immigration is done at JB Sentral.

  • 🇸🇬 Singapore

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    SG Arrival Card required within 3 days before arrival; immigration is done at the train checkpoint.

How to cross

Book on the KTMB shuttle site or buy at the station. The 5 minute train links Woodlands Train Checkpoint and JB Sentral, with immigration at the stations rather than on the train. KTMB recommends arriving well before departure. JB Sentral connects to buses and to the KL ETS trains.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇧🇳 Brunei ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Kuala Lurah to Tedungan (Limbang)

Open. Normal hours 06:00 to 22:00 (Xinhua, Mar 2025). Brunei Tourism describes it as mainly used by drivers.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇳 Brunei

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities are visa exempt for 14, 30 or 90 days; others apply at a Brunei mission. All foreigners must complete the Brunei E-Arrival Card before entering. Mostly used by cars and shared taxis.

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points; foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

This is the post for travel between Bandar Seri Begawan and Limbang, Sarawak. Public transport is limited, so most people use a car, shared taxi or a bus to the border and then an onward ride. Clear Brunei and Malaysian immigration at the two posts.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

La Lay to La Lai (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners, remote. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

The crossing leads into Salavan province and is not close to any major town. Through services run mainly to Pakse on the Lao side. It is not a place to arrive late in the day without transport arranged.

Sources

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Open 🇧🇳 Brunei ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Labu to Mengkalap (Temburong to Lawas)

Open. Normal hours 06:00 to 22:00 (Xinhua, Mar 2025). Brunei side is described as a temporary control post.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇳 Brunei

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities are visa exempt for 14, 30 or 90 days; others apply at a Brunei mission. All foreigners must complete the Brunei E-Arrival Card before entering. Temburong district.

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points; foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

This crossing links eastern Temburong with the Lawas area of Sarawak. It is mainly used by drivers, with little public transport. Clear Brunei and Malaysian immigration at the two posts.

Sources

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Lao Bao to Dansavanh (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Travelfish (Oct 2025 and Apr 2026) and Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00 (Vietnam side per Travelfish; Lao side lists 07:00 to 22:00)
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    The only Vietnam crossing where a Lao visa on arrival is reported (about US$40 to 50 cash, photo needed). Lao eVisa is not accepted.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Through buses run daily between Hue or Dong Ha and Savannakhet (7 to 10 hours, roughly US$15 to 25). You get off with your luggage, clear Vietnamese exit, walk or ride across and clear Lao entry. Savannakhet is about 220 km from the border. A local minibus from Dong Ha to the border costs about 70,000 VND.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Restricted 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Lao Cai railway to Hekou railway (Vietnam to China)

Listed as a railway border gate but no scheduled international passenger train crosses here; travellers use the road and foot crossing instead.

Opening hours
Follows the agreed rail timetable
Crossing by
Train

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. The 240-hour transit list names Hekou (highway) only, not the railway.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Lao Cai railway gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025. Passengers should name the Lao Cai (road) gate. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports.

How to cross

Do not plan on a through train. Take the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, then use the Lao Cai to Hekou road and foot crossing, and continue by train from Hekou North.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Lao Cai to Hekou (road and foot, Vietnam to China)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Fabio Nodari (Sept 2026) and Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 22:00 Vietnam time (08:00 to 23:00 Beijing time, China is one hour ahead)
Crossing by
Road, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Hekou (highway) is a designated port for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

From Lao Cai you clear Vietnamese exit, walk across the bridge over the Nanxi River (about 10 minutes) and clear Chinese entry. In Hekou take a taxi or bus to Hekou North station for fast trains to Kunming. There is no through passenger train between Lao Cai and Kunming. Buses to Sapa leave from the square outside the Lao Cai gate.

Routes via this crossing

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Le Thanh to O Yadav (Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners, remote. Vietnam added it to the e-visa port list in Dec 2025. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:30 to 17:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian e-visa is not on the official port list for this gate. Visa on arrival is reported available.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025 (Resolution 389/NQ-CP); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

From Pleiku, buses run to Duc Co and a xe-om covers the last 22 km to the border. From the Cambodian side it is about 70 km to Banlung, so negotiate the fare. A through trip between Pleiku and Banlung takes about six hours.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Long Sap to Pa Hang (Vietnam to Laos)

Newest Vietnam to Laos international crossing (opened late 2024). Lightly used. Vietnam added it to the e-visa port list in Dec 2025.

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025 (Resolution 389/NQ-CP); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

The crossing connects Mai Chau and Moc Chau in Vietnam with Sam Neua in Laos. It is not heavily trafficked and regular public transport is limited. Arrange a vehicle or confirm bus times locally.

Sources

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Restricted 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

Mae Sai to Tachileik

Since World Tourism Day 2026 Myanmar allows third-country tourists through here only on package tours, on the Tachileik to Kengtung route (GNLM, 23 Sep 2026). Before that the crossing was closed to foreigners (Travelfish, 9 Aug 2026). Thai citizens can cross.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Myanmar eVisa is accepted only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports and Kawthaung (official eVisa notice). Independent day trips to Tachileik are not available; only package tours are permitted.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Independent travellers cannot simply walk over for a day trip. Myanmar announced that eligible third-country tourists may enter and leave here under package tour arrangements, and may travel on the Tachileik to Kengtung route except restricted areas. Book such a tour with an operator and confirm they hold the entry permits. Mae Sai is a few hours from Chiang Rai by bus.

Sources

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Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

Mae Sot to Myawaddy (Friendship Bridge 2)

Closed to foreign tourists. The bridge was shut by Myanmar from mid-2025 and reopened on 28 May 2026 as a trial for trucks and trade only (Khaosod, Karen News). Myanmar limits third-country nationals to airports, Kawthaung and, since Sep 2026, Tachileik package tours (GNLM, 23 Sep 2026).

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Myanmar eVisa is accepted only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports and Kawthaung (official eVisa notice).

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Foreigners cannot currently cross here, even though trucks use Friendship Bridge 2. To get to Myanmar from Thailand overland, the only independent option is the boat from Ranong to Kawthaung. Otherwise fly to Yangon.

Sources

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Moc Bai to Bavet (Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners and the busiest Vietnam to Cambodia crossing. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 20:00 (published hours vary between sources)
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Bavet is the only Vietnam-facing crossing where the Cambodian e-visa is accepted for entry (official port list, updated Aug 2025). Visa on arrival costs US$30.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Daily buses link Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh (6 to 7 hours, roughly US$12 to 35). Bus crews usually collect passports and walk the group through both immigration windows. You get off with your luggage at each side.

Routes via this crossing

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Mong Cai to Dongxing (Vietnam to China)

Open to foreigners. Hours confirmed by Chinese and Vietnamese notices in Feb and Mar 2026.

Opening hours
07:00 to 20:00 Vietnam time (08:00 to 21:00 Beijing time)
Crossing by
Road, On foot, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Dongxing is a designated port for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Mong Cai is about 176 km from Ha Long and 327 km from Hanoi. You clear Vietnamese exit, cross the Beilun River bridge and clear Chinese entry at Dongxing. From Dongxing, buses reach Fangchenggang and other Guangxi cities.

Sources

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Open 🇮🇩 Indonesia ↔ 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Mota'ain to Batugade (West Timor to Timor-Leste)

Open for foreigners. Entry rules for Timor-Leste changed: US and Canadian travel advice (checked Oct 2026) says land visas on arrival are no longer available and a Visa Application Authorization is needed in advance, while the Migration Service page (updated 22 Jun 2026) still lists visa on arrival at open land posts.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇩 Indonesia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Mota'ain is on Indonesia's official list of ports accepting the Visitor Visa and visa on arrival for eligible nationalities.

  • 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Conflicting sources. Safest plan is to obtain the Visa Application Authorization in advance (online or at the Timor-Leste consulate in Kupang). Fee is USD 30 in cash for the tourist visa.

How to cross

Buses run Kupang to Atambua (about 8 hours), then a local bus or taxi goes to the border (about 45 minutes). Walk through Indonesian exit and Timor-Leste entry, then take a minibus from Batugade to Dili (about 3 hours). Direct Kupang to Dili buses also exist and wait at the border.

Sources

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Na Meo to Nam Soi (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners, but Lao visa availability is a known problem. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:30 to 19:30
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here and travellers report that no Lao visa on arrival is issued. Have a Lao visa already in your passport unless your nationality is visa-exempt.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Through buses run between Thanh Hoa and Sam Neua (10 to 12 hours). Hanoi to Sam Neua and Luang Prabang sleepers also use the crossing and take about 24 hours. From Sam Neua, songthaews go to the border for about 21,000 kip.

Sources

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Nam Can to Nong Haet (Nam Kan) (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Buses between Vinh and Phonsavan use this crossing but may not run daily. The trip is about 403 km and takes around 12 hours. You clear Vietnamese exit, then Lao entry at Nam Kan, on a mountain road.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Restricted 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Nam Giang to Dak Ta Ock (Vietnam to Laos)

Open as an international crossing but mainly used by trucks and travellers with their own vehicles. Vietnam added it to the e-visa port list in Dec 2025.

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025 (Resolution 389/NQ-CP); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

This remote crossing links Da Nang province with Sekong and is more often used by motorbike travellers and freight. There is no regular passenger bus service across it in the sources reviewed. Check transport locally before planning a trip.

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Nong Khai to Khamsavath railway crossing (Thanaleng, Vientiane)

International rail checkpoint listed by Lao Immigration (checked 10 Oct 2026). Train timetables not verified.

Opening hours
08:30 to 18:30 (Lao side)
Crossing by
Train

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the official Lao eVisa list of ports of entry. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This is the train link across the Mekong between Nong Khai and Khamsavath station, about 16 km from Vientiane Station where the Lao-China railway trains leave. Immigration is handled at the two railway stations, so you board with your passport ready and clear each country's formalities there. Khamsavath is outside Vientiane, so plan a taxi or bus into town.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇱🇦 Laos ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Nong Nok Khiene to Trapeang Kriel (Laos to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners. The only land crossing between Laos and Cambodia. Latest status information: Lao immigration site and Travelfish (Oct 2025).

Opening hours
06:00 to 18:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Cambodia accepts its e-visa at Trapeang Kriel (official port list, updated Aug 2025). Visa on arrival is also available.

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao visa on arrival is available here but Lao eVisa is not accepted (official port list). Visa on arrival costs about US$40.

How to cross

Direct minibuses run between Stung Treng and Don Det or Don Khon in the 4,000 Islands, and onward services reach Pakse, Kratie and Phnom Penh. Passengers get off for exit and entry formalities and re-board. Cambodia and Laos are both on UTC+7.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Padang Besar (Thailand) to Padang Besar (Malaysia)

Open to foreigners as a road and rail checkpoint (Wikipedia; Travelfish, Sep 2026; The Longest Way Home, Mar 2026).

Opening hours
05:00 to 21:00
Crossing by
Road, Train, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Reachable by bus, taxi or minibus from Hat Yai, and by train from both sides. For the train, both countries' immigration and customs are in Padang Besar station on the Malaysian side, so you get off the train, clear both countries and reboard. Drive-through lanes also handle cars and motorbikes.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Panitanki to Kakarbhitta (Siliguri to Jhapa)

Listed by the Bureau of Immigration as 'Raniganj (W.B.)', Indo-Nepal border, state manned. Foreigners cross here in practice but reports on hours conflict.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Not on the MHA list of e-Visa entry ports (10 Aug 2026), so a paper visa is needed for a first entry here.

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

From Siliguri or New Jalpaiguri take a bus or shared jeep to Panitanki (about 1 to 1.5 hours). Get stamped out at Indian immigration, cross on foot or by rickshaw to Kakarbhitta, complete the Nepal visa at the immigration office, then continue by bus to Birtamod, Ilam, Biratnagar or Kathmandu.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Petrapole to Benapole (Kolkata to Jessore)

Open to foreigners as of 4 Oct 2026 traveller report (international bus Kolkata to Dhaka). India introduced a Passenger User Charge in 2026: INR 800 for third-country travellers, USD accepted. Bangladesh exit tax about 1000 taka plus port fees.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, Train, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Official Bangladesh embassy text says airport and land port immigration can issue visas on arrival, but the US Embassy advises getting a visa before departure because it is at the officer's discretion. A traveller report (Oct 2026) said a Japanese passport holder obtained a visa on arrival at Benapole after questioning.

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Petrapole is not on the MHA e-Visa port list of 10 Aug 2026; a paper visa is needed to enter India here.

How to cross

Direct Shyamoli and Green Line buses run Kolkata (Park Street) to Dhaka, stopping for both immigration checks at the border; the border step can take 2 to 6 hours. Without a through bus, take a train or bus to Bangaon, then a rickshaw to Petrapole, clear Indian exit, walk to Benapole and continue by bus to Jessore, Khulna or Dhaka. Bangladesh counters opened about 07:00 in the traveller's experience.

Sources

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Closed 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

Phu Nam Ron to Htee Khee (Kanchanaburi to Dawei)

Not available to foreign tourists. Myanmar limits third-country nationals to airports, Kawthaung and, since Sep 2026, Tachileik package tours (GNLM, 23 Sep 2026); the eVisa is not valid here (official notice). It opened to foreigners in 2013 (Tripadvisor forum), but that no longer applies.

Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Myanmar eVisa is accepted only at Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw airports and Kawthaung (official eVisa notice).

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Foreigners cannot cross overland here at the moment. If you want to reach Dawei, fly from Bangkok or cross by boat at Ranong and Kawthaung and continue by air.

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

Ranong to Kawthaung (Victoria Point)

The only Thai-Myanmar crossing open to independent foreign tourists (Travelfish; GNLM, Sep 2026; myanmar-travels.com, 13 Sep 2026).

Crossing by
Boat

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Kawthaung is on the official Myanmar eVisa list (eVisa fee US$50, 28 days). Day trips are possible on a 24-hour entry permit for 500 baht instead of an eVisa. Visa on arrival is only at the three airports.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Take a longtail or speedboat from the Ranong immigration pier to Kawthaung, about 300 baht each way. For a day trip you pay the 500 baht 24-hour permit and must be back at the Ranong immigration building to be stamped in by about 17:00. For a longer stay buy a Myanmar eVisa in advance and select Kawthaung as the entry point. Flights from Kawthaung go on to Yangon.

Sources

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Raxaul to Birgunj

Open to foreigners. India lists Raxaul as an e-Visa entry port (listed in the MHA table of 10 Aug 2026).

Crossing by
Road, Bus, Train, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival does not exist for India. This land port is on the e-Visa entry port list (MHA, 10 Aug 2026).

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

From Patna or other Bihar cities go by train or bus to Raxaul (about 230 km from Patna). Clear Indian immigration at the ICP, cross the Birgunj gate on foot or by rickshaw, and complete Nepal visa formalities in Birgunj. Buses run from Birgunj to Kathmandu (about 280 km).

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Rupaidiha to Nepalgunj (Jamunaha)

Open to foreigners per traveller reports; India lists Rupaidiha as an e-Visa entry port.

Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival does not exist for India. This land port is on the e-Visa entry port list (MHA, 10 Aug 2026).

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

From Lucknow go by train to Nanpara or Nepalganj Road, then bus or rickshaw to Rupaidiha. Clear Indian immigration, cross to Jamunaha, complete the Nepal visa at the border office, then take a rickshaw (about 6 km) to Nepalgunj and a bus on to Kathmandu or Lumbini.

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Sadao (Ban Dan Nok) to Bukit Kayu Hitam

Open. Thailand opened a new permanent Sadao checkpoint on 11 Jul 2026 (05:00 to 23:00 daily) that replaces the existing crossing (Xinhua, 7 Jul 2026).

Opening hours
05:00 to 23:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

This is the busiest road crossing between Thailand and Malaysia and is used by through buses and vans between Hat Yai and Penang, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. From Sadao town there are buses and songthaews to Hat Yai. On the Malaysian side transport for independent travellers is limited, so most people cross on a through service.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Satun (Tammalang Pier) to Langkawi (Kuah)

Open to foreigners. The Tammalang to Kuala Perlis ferry is open only to Thai and Malaysian citizens (Travelfish, Sep 2026).

Opening hours
05:00 to 18:00
Crossing by
Boat

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

A high-speed ferry runs between Tammalang Pier, about 6 km south of Satun, and Kuah Jetty on Langkawi. Immigration is handled at the piers. There are also boats from Ko Lipe to Langkawi.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇸🇬 Singapore ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Second Link (Tuas to Tanjung Kupang)

Open daily. Singapore ICA lists Tuas Checkpoint as 24 hours (page checked 2026-10-11).

Opening hours
24 hours
Crossing by
Road, Bus, Motorbike

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points; MDAC required within 3 days before arrival for foreigners.

  • 🇸🇬 Singapore

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Same rules as Woodlands: SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival; visa-required nationalities need a visa in advance.

How to cross

Causeway Link buses CW3, CW4, CW6 and CW7 run from Boon Lay, Jurong East and Tuas MRT stations (Singapore) to JB via Tuas Checkpoint; passengers clear immigration at each checkpoint with their luggage. From the Johor side buses go on to Johor Bahru city and JB Sentral. Walking is not possible on this bridge.

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Mukdahan to Savannakhet)

Open as an international checkpoint (Lao Immigration record, checked 10 Oct 2026).

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    On the official Lao eVisa list of ports of entry. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Foreigners use the Friendship Bridge 2 checkpoint. From Savannakhet take a tuk tuk to the bridge, clear Lao exit and Thai entry, and ride the shuttle bus across the bridge to Mukdahan. From Mukdahan a minibus takes you over the bridge to the Lao side, where tuk tuks wait for the ride into Savannakhet.

Sources

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Open 🇮🇳 India ↔ 🇳🇵 Nepal

Sunauli to Belahiya (Gorakhpur to Bhairahawa)

Open to foreigners; the most used India to Nepal crossing. Hours below are from an April 2024 traveller report.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00 (Indian immigration, April 2024 report)
Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇳 India

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Not on the MHA list of e-Visa entry ports (10 Aug 2026), so a paper visa is needed for a first entry here. Travellers report that an e-Visa already activated by an earlier air entry can be reused for re-entry here, but this is not confirmed by an official source.

  • 🇳🇵 Nepal

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival at Nepal land borders: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, paid in USD cash; the DoI online form can be filled in advance. A few nationalities cannot get it on arrival.

How to cross

From Gorakhpur take a bus (about 3 hours, around INR 150) or shared taxi to Sonauli. Get your exit stamp at Indian Immigration beside the bus station, walk or ride a cycle rickshaw about 600 m to the gate, then walk to Nepal Immigration (Hotel Namaste area) in Belahiya for the visa on arrival. Rickshaws then run to Bhairahawa for buses to Lumbini, Butwal, Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Sungai Kolok to Rantau Panjang

Open as a road crossing on the Sungai Golok bridge (Wikipedia; Travelfish, Sep 2026). No cross-border trains or international buses.

Opening hours
05:00 to 21:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Walk over the bridge between the two immigration posts. Thai buses and vans to Hat Yai and other towns start in Sungai Kolok, and the railway station with trains to Bangkok is about a ten minute walk from the border. On the Malaysian side take a bus or taxi to Kota Bharu. The southern Thai provinces have a long-running insurgency, so check your government's travel advice.

Sources

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Open 🇲🇾 Malaysia ↔ 🇧🇳 Brunei

Sungai Tujoh (Miri to Kuala Belait)

Open. Normal hours 06:00 to 22:00 (extended to midnight during Hari Raya 2025). Brunei Tourism page updated Apr 2026 still lists it as an immigration post.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus, On foot

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇳 Brunei

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities are visa exempt for 14, 30 or 90 days; others apply at a Brunei mission. All foreigners must complete the Brunei E-Arrival Card before entering. Brunei side has a separate immigration lane for public transport passengers (OSM).

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points; foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

Buses between Miri and Kuala Belait, Seria and Bandar Seri Begawan cross here; everyone gets off at each post to clear immigration with the passport and the arrival cards done in advance. Onward from the Brunei side you go to Kuala Belait, then Seria and Bandar Seri Begawan by bus or taxi. Plan on 5 hours or more from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan with the border waits.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Tak Bai to Pengkalan Kubor

Listed as a ferry checkpoint open to foreigners (Wikipedia; Travelfish, Sep 2026). Little recent traveller data.

Opening hours
06:00 to 18:00
Crossing by
Boat

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

A short ferry across the Golok river links Tak Bai with Pengkalan Kubor. From Tak Bai songthaews run to Sungai Kolok and Narathiwat, and on the Malaysian side buses run to Kota Bharu. It is closer to Kota Bharu than Sungai Kolok if you are coming from the Perhentian Islands.

Sources

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Tay Trang to Pang Hok (Sop Hun) (Vietnam to Laos)

Open to foreigners. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 19:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    Lao eVisa is not valid here (official port list). Visa on arrival is reported to be issued only at Dansavanh among the Vietnam crossings, so arrange a Lao visa in advance unless your nationality is visa-exempt (for example Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore). Reports conflict, check with a Lao embassy.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

A daily minivan links Dien Bien Phu and Muang Khua. Seats are limited and given first come first served, so reach the onward departure point early. Hanoi, Sapa and Lao Cai connections continue from Dien Bien Phu.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Open 🇲🇾 Malaysia ↔ 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Tebedu to Entikong (Sarawak to West Kalimantan)

Open for passengers. Sept 2026 news is about reopening bilateral goods trade through the route, not passenger travel. Border buses between Pontianak and Kuching have been running in 2026.

Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇮🇩 Indonesia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Visa on arrival (IDR 500,000, 30 days) is available for eligible nationalities (the official list names Entikong, Aruk, Mota'ain, Motamasin, Sota, Tunon Taka and Wini as the land ports). The Visitor Visa / e-VOA is accepted here.

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points. Foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

Direct buses run between Pontianak and Kuching (DAMRI and other operators), stopping at both posts so passengers get out for passport control. The border is about 1.5 hours from Kuching and 8 to 10 hours from Pontianak. Without a bus you can arrive at either side by taxi and walk through, then take a taxi or bus onward.

Routes via this crossing

Sources

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Restricted 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Thanh Thuy to Tianbao (Vietnam to China)

Added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025, but the China bilateral agreement classes Tianbao and Thanh Thuy as a bilateral crossing and foreign use is not confirmed.

Opening hours
07:00 to 17:00 Vietnam time (08:00 to 18:00 Beijing time)
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Whether third-country nationals are processed at Tianbao is not confirmed.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025 (Resolution 389/NQ-CP); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

No public transport across this gate for foreign travellers was found in the sources reviewed. Use Lao Cai to Hekou instead.

Sources

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇱🇦 Laos

Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek)

Open as an international checkpoint (Lao Immigration record, checked 10 Oct 2026). The old ferry crossing is not used by foreigners.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇱🇦 Laos

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Not on the official Lao eVisa port list (laoevisa.gov.la), although the Lao Immigration checkpoint page shows eVisa. Visa on arrival listed by Lao Immigration.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

Foreigners cross by the Friendship Bridge 3, around 11 km north of Thakhek. International buses run between Thakhek and Nakhon Phanom and stop at the checkpoints on both sides. The old river ferry between the two towns is no longer open to foreigners.

Routes via this crossing

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Tinh Bien to Phnom Den (Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners, quiet road crossing. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
06:00 to 17:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian e-visa is not accepted for entry (official port list shows exit only). Visa on arrival is available.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Buses run from Ha Tien to the border, though a motorbike is faster. The Cambodian side is sparse: Kampot and Takeo are both a couple of hours away and taxis from Phnom Den to Kampot have cost up to US$55. Arrive early to leave time to arrange onward transport.

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Restricted 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇨🇳 China

Tra Linh to Longbang (Vietnam to China)

Upgraded to an international gate in Dec 2023 and added to the Vietnam e-visa list in Dec 2025, but the China bilateral agreement classes it as bilateral, and use by foreigners is reported as inconsistent.

Opening hours
07:00 to 17:00 Vietnam time (08:00 to 18:00 Beijing time)
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇨🇳 China

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:No

    China has no e-visa and no visa on arrival here. Nationals of the countries on the National Immigration Administration unilateral visa-exemption list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (policy runs to 31 Dec 2026); everyone else needs a Chinese visa in advance. Whether third-country nationals are processed at Longbang is not confirmed.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate was added to the Vietnam e-visa port list in Dec 2025 (Resolution 389/NQ-CP); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Travellers commonly ask about this gate from the Ban Gioc and Cao Bang area. Foreign passport holders are not reliably accepted and no public transport across it was found. Use Huu Nghi or Lao Cai instead.

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Open 🇧🇳 Brunei ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Ujung Jalan to Pandaruan (Temburong to Limbang)

Open. Normal hours 06:00 to 22:00 (Xinhua, Mar 2025). Crossing is the Malaysia-Brunei Friendship Bridge over the Pandaruan River.

Opening hours
06:00 to 22:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇧🇳 Brunei

    Visa on arrival:Not confirmed

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities are visa exempt for 14, 30 or 90 days; others apply at a Brunei mission. All foreigners must complete the Brunei E-Arrival Card before entering. Temburong district.

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    eVISA accepted at gazetted entry points; foreigners must complete the MDAC within 3 days before arrival.

How to cross

The Pandaruan bridge links the Temburong district of Brunei with Limbang district in Sarawak. Public transport is thin, so people usually arrive by car or taxi. Clear immigration on each side.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Vinh Xuong to Kaam Samnor (Mekong river crossing, Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners as a river and land crossing. Latest status information: Day Trips Vietnam (Aug 2026).

Opening hours
07:30 to 17:00
Crossing by
River boat, Boat

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian e-visa is not accepted for entry here (official port list shows exit only). Visa on arrival is available.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

Boats run between Chau Doc and Phnom Penh, both slow and fast. A speedboat takes roughly 5 to 6 hours and cost around 1,640,000 VND in mid 2026. At the riverside posts you get off, a fixer often collects the passports, and you re-board after stamping.

Routes via this crossing

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Open 🇹🇭 Thailand ↔ 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Wang Prachan to Wang Kelian

Listed as an open international road crossing (Wikipedia; The Longest Way Home, Mar 2026). Little traveller data.

Opening hours
07:00 to 18:00
Crossing by
Road

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Not confirmed

    Many nationalities enter visa-free (for example up to 90 days for US citizens); others need a visa from an embassy. Most travellers must complete the MDAC online arrival card within 3 days before arrival. No general visa on arrival at land borders.

  • 🇹🇭 Thailand

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Thai visa exemption is 30 days for about 60 nationalities since 15 Sep 2026 (90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea); most visa-exempt travellers may enter by land only twice per calendar year. TDAC arrival card required. No general visa on arrival: only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia (15 days). Thai e-visas must be obtained before travel.

How to cross

A quiet crossing near Thale Ban National Park. From the Malaysian side take a taxi to Wang Kelian and walk across; on the Thai side songthaews run towards Satun. There is no regular through bus.

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Open 🇻🇳 Vietnam ↔ 🇰🇭 Cambodia

Xa Mat to Trapeang Phlong (Vietnam to Cambodia)

Open to foreigners, little used. Latest status information: Travelfish (Apr 2026).

Opening hours
07:00 to 20:00
Crossing by
Road, Bus

Entry rules on each side

  • 🇰🇭 Cambodia

    Visa on arrival:Yes

    E-visa accepted:No

    Cambodian e-visa is not on the official port list for this gate. Visa on arrival is reported available.

  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam

    Visa on arrival:No

    E-visa accepted:Yes

    Gate is on the Vietnam e-visa port list (Resolution 389/NQ-CP, Dec 2025); name the gate you use on the application. Visa on arrival is only issued at airports. Visa exemption depends on nationality.

How to cross

The crossing links Tay Ninh with Kampong Cham and sees few foreign travellers. Public transport on both sides is limited, so check bus times locally. Complete Vietnamese exit, then Cambodian entry at Trapeang Phlong.

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