we crossed earlier this month and no issues! obtained the Laos visa from Da Nang Laos embassy prior to the run. no questions about the bike and very straight forward. the checkpoints now are quite obvious because they're fully developed. we also re-entered 2 days later and no issues! vietnam side was a bit harder to get into (there was a waiting line at the checkpoint) and we also had to put all of our luggage through x ray scanners (this didn't happen on the way out but only on the way back in). this guide has been so helpful so thank you so much!
I crossed this boarder today. Still working! Nobody asked for motorbike-paperwork. You get the passportstamp aprox. 2 km after the boarder. Just stopp there and get it for free. Thsnks again!
@user-nz8cg5kg3p You need to get the laos-visa ahead, no visa on arrival possible there! I got mine in hanoi for 1050000 dong. Got it in 4h, you need a passport-photo. I crossee with a vietnamese-plated-bike, no questions asked at all. They did not even asked for the bluecard. As far as i know you can easily enter vietnam again at any borderpoint with a vietnamese-plated-bike. There is a lady at the boarder-crossingpoint changing your dongs to laos-kip and selling simcards for 4$. Do that, you not gonna find a simcard for a few hours driving. Got 15gb and 15 min for 30days for 100k-kip.
Hey man thanks soooo much! I owe you a drink! I just crossed this border 25/3/2024 thanks to your video! No issues! I wonder for how long this will work :)
:) So how did you get back to Vietnam with the bike?.. Because thete is no "import form" that we got at La Lay. I am considering Tay Trang but have heard horror stories, it officially isn't even open for foreigners. Which leaves Na Meo and Nam Can..
I sold the bike in Luang Prabang, so I’m sorry I can’t help with getting it back into Vietnam. I would try the La Lay border and hope they’re as easy going as they were before.
I'm surprised that the border crossing at Na Meo has gone to dark side. I crossed it twice earlier last year with no problems. Last December, I crossed the border at Bo Y-Ngoc Hi, which is the southernmost crossing point. Just remember to get a paper visa. I used the consulate in Da Nang early in the morning and made the border crossing that night. If you are going on to Cambodia, fill out the motorcycle import form before you get to the checkpoint to save on issues and bribes. It's online.
Was it easy to fill out the motorcyle import documentation? We applied using the website but then there was just a lot of errors and it wouldn't let us proceed..
Yooo wanted to add a comment and say, this is still accurate as of yesterday 14th May 2024, as we did it!!!! Exactly as the video described. Thanks so much for sharing where to cross, I will pay it forward and reply to the various forums where people are trying to work it out. I know multiple people who have been denied at the Na Mao crossing recently. The building for passport stamp is indeed 3km further on. They didn’t ask for any docs other than passport which had my stamps inside. All staff v friendly!
Hellooo! Thank you for the update. I 'm about to start a trip to Laos by riding the motorbike too. I wonder if crossing back to Vietnam from Laos is possible too. Did you cross also borders back to Vietnam by motorbike? Thank you
I did not cross back into Vietnam, I sold the bike in Laos. However, I think as long as you have the proper documentation you should be able to cross back into Vietnam at any border. The big struggle is getting into Laos not into Vietnam. Hope this helps and happy travels!
Sorry to confirm, does this mean there are two Laos offices you need to see? The one you showed on the video and then another one 3km down to get the entry stamp? We are crossing soon and want to be prepared, we will also let you know if any details have changed when we cross!
Thank you so much! I did not personally do it, as I sold the bike in Laos. However, I've heard that its not a problem as long as you have the proper documentation. Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Thank you for watching. I know that it use to be possible, and there are some companies like Tigit Motorbikes in Hanoi and HCMC that use to allow for cross country rentals. As long as you have the proper documentation (blue card) I don't see why it would be an issue.
I don’t think so, as long as you have the proper exit stamps and customs forms. You should be good to go. I would definitely check with the rental company though just in case there’s an issue. Good luck out there, enjoy it!
Can confirm ! Been through this border the 25/03/24 with my VN motorbike without any issue For the stamp, there is another building/checkpoint 3km further that the one you show on the video. The immigration will stamp the passeport Next to the immigration there is the customs department : they are the people who can say if you can go through or not with your motorbike. They didn’t seemed interested in the motorbike. These guys denied me the entry of Laos from Cambodia 2 days earlier… Nice video !
Thank you so much for the additional information. When I was there the whole area was under construction so I must have missed some signs. Glad you were able to make it through without issues.
Ah we crossed the same day then :) What is your plan to return to Vietnam? i am considering Tay Trang border but heard nothing but horror stories. It isnt even officially open for foreigners. Especially that we got no import form at La Lay. That leaves Na Meo or Nam Can..?
I actually ended up selling the bike in Luang Prabang, Laos. So I don’t have to worry about getting it back in. I would honestly try the La Lay border again though, there were so lax with the whole process that it would probably be your best bet.
In my 4.5 months of driving in Vietnam and Laos I was never once asked for my license, and that includes at the border. Now that being said, I also was never stopped by the police.
Do you mind telling us how long it took you to get your visa for Laos in Danang? What was the process? We are following your route into Laos in 27 days, lol.
Yeah absolutely, so I actually got Laos Visa in Hanoi bcs I was originally trying to cross the border near there, but had to go to La Lay after I was refused in the north. It was same day service in Hanoi though. Dropped off my passport, paid the $40 and later that day picked up my passport with the visa. I would assume it’s similar in Danang.
@@kbrly1 yes! The Consulate of Laos in Danang. We were in and out in less than 10 minutes. No lines. Paid cash. Park outside of the Consulate. The guard will check your passport and let you in. Then you walk across the courtyard to a small air conditioned office. Walk to the counter, tell them what you want. It was no sweat at all.
@@eyecoolGetting the paper visa in Da Nang is very easy as @eyecool says. I've done it twice in the last 18 months. Please remember that in Vietnam, offices close from 11:30 to 1:30. The Lao consulate is also closed for lunch. Plan ahead. The officials here are extremely easy to work with and very quick.
we crossed earlier this month and no issues! obtained the Laos visa from Da Nang Laos embassy prior to the run. no questions about the bike and very straight forward. the checkpoints now are quite obvious because they're fully developed. we also re-entered 2 days later and no issues! vietnam side was a bit harder to get into (there was a waiting line at the checkpoint) and we also had to put all of our luggage through x ray scanners (this didn't happen on the way out but only on the way back in). this guide has been so helpful so thank you so much!
Thank you son much for the update. I’m happy this is still possible! Enjoy your travels.
What type of passport did you have?
I crossed this boarder today. Still working! Nobody asked for motorbike-paperwork. You get the passportstamp aprox. 2 km after the boarder. Just stopp there and get it for free. Thsnks again!
Happy to hear it’s still possible! Enjoy it man!
Will you be able to take out the motorbike back to vietnam later on?
@user-nz8cg5kg3p You need to get the laos-visa ahead, no visa on arrival possible there! I got mine in hanoi for 1050000 dong. Got it in 4h, you need a passport-photo.
I crossee with a vietnamese-plated-bike, no questions asked at all. They did not even asked for the bluecard. As far as i know you can easily enter vietnam again at any borderpoint with a vietnamese-plated-bike. There is a lady at the boarder-crossingpoint changing your dongs to laos-kip and selling simcards for 4$. Do that, you not gonna find a simcard for a few hours driving. Got 15gb and 15 min for 30days for 100k-kip.
Love this brother! Can’t wait to see your adventures in Laos
Thanks man! I can’t wait to see more from you as well!
Thank you!!! Made it across yesterday/ May 29th
Awesome!! Happy to hear it’s still doable. Enjoy Laos!
Hey man thanks soooo much! I owe you a drink! I just crossed this border 25/3/2024 thanks to your video! No issues! I wonder for how long this will work :)
So awesome man!! Super happy it worked out for you, no drink necessary. I’m just happy to help.
:)
So how did you get back to Vietnam with the bike?.. Because thete is no "import form" that we got at La Lay.
I am considering Tay Trang but have heard horror stories, it officially isn't even open for foreigners. Which leaves Na Meo and Nam Can..
I sold the bike in Luang Prabang, so I’m sorry I can’t help with getting it back into Vietnam. I would try the La Lay border and hope they’re as easy going as they were before.
Aah ok. Maybe the best option ha will see. How did you sell it? Facebook group?
La Lay is just too far for my route
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Yes, posted it on a few Facebook groups and was able to get $350 usd for it, and the weather proof bags.
I'm surprised that the border crossing at Na Meo has gone to dark side. I crossed it twice earlier last year with no problems. Last December, I crossed the border at Bo Y-Ngoc Hi, which is the southernmost crossing point. Just remember to get a paper visa. I used the consulate in Da Nang early in the morning and made the border crossing that night. If you are going on to Cambodia, fill out the motorcycle import form before you get to the checkpoint to save on issues and bribes. It's online.
Was it easy to fill out the motorcyle import documentation? We applied using the website but then there was just a lot of errors and it wouldn't let us proceed..
Great content man 👍
Thank you so much!
Yooo wanted to add a comment and say, this is still accurate as of yesterday 14th May 2024, as we did it!!!! Exactly as the video described. Thanks so much for sharing where to cross, I will pay it forward and reply to the various forums where people are trying to work it out. I know multiple people who have been denied at the Na Mao crossing recently.
The building for passport stamp is indeed 3km further on. They didn’t ask for any docs other than passport which had my stamps inside. All staff v friendly!
Awesome man! Stoked it’s still relevant, and you were able to make it into Laos. Enjoy it man! It’s beautiful country.
Hellooo! Thank you for the update. I 'm about to start a trip to Laos by riding the motorbike too. I wonder if crossing back to Vietnam from Laos is possible too. Did you cross also borders back to Vietnam by motorbike? Thank you
I did not cross back into Vietnam, I sold the bike in Laos. However, I think as long as you have the proper documentation you should be able to cross back into Vietnam at any border. The big struggle is getting into Laos not into Vietnam. Hope this helps and happy travels!
@@mimyatcqdid you cross from Laos back into Vietnam?
Sorry to confirm, does this mean there are two Laos offices you need to see? The one you showed on the video and then another one 3km down to get the entry stamp? We are crossing soon and want to be prepared, we will also let you know if any details have changed when we cross!
Yes, indeed there are 2 stops through this checkpoint and the second one is not as obvious as the first but it’s the crucial one to get the stamp.
This is very helpful! Do you have any idea if it's possible if you crossed back over into Vietnam from Laos with the same Vietnamese motorbike?
Thank you so much! I did not personally do it, as I sold the bike in Laos. However, I've heard that its not a problem as long as you have the proper documentation. Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Hey, thanks for valuable info. Do you know if its possible also with rental bike?
Thank you for watching. I know that it use to be possible, and there are some companies like Tigit Motorbikes in Hanoi and HCMC that use to allow for cross country rentals. As long as you have the proper documentation (blue card) I don't see why it would be an issue.
Thank you so much! if i made it , could be any problem to do the opposite way?
I don’t think so, as long as you have the proper exit stamps and customs forms. You should be good to go. I would definitely check with the rental company though just in case there’s an issue. Good luck out there, enjoy it!
If you cross into Cambodia or Laos is it easy to get the bike back into Vietnam??
So I sold mine in Laos, so I didn’t personally cross back into Vietnam, but I’ve heard it’s no problem from other travelers.
Hey great info thank you! We are headed that way very soon. Question: Did it look like you could get Visa on arrival at the La LAy border for Laos?
No they sadly don't. You need physical Visa, you can get it in Da Nang.
That is correct, I don’t believe there’s an option for VOA. You’ll need to get one at a Laos embassy prior to crossing the border.
@@straywithgray24 Thank you!
Can confirm !
Been through this border the 25/03/24 with my VN motorbike without any issue
For the stamp, there is another building/checkpoint 3km further that the one you show on the video.
The immigration will stamp the passeport
Next to the immigration there is the customs department : they are the people who can say if you can go through or not with your motorbike.
They didn’t seemed interested in the motorbike.
These guys denied me the entry of Laos from Cambodia 2 days earlier…
Nice video !
Thank you so much for the additional information. When I was there the whole area was under construction so I must have missed some signs. Glad you were able to make it through without issues.
Ah we crossed the same day then :)
What is your plan to return to Vietnam? i am considering Tay Trang border but heard nothing but horror stories. It isnt even officially open for foreigners. Especially that we got no import form at La Lay. That leaves Na Meo or Nam Can..?
I actually ended up selling the bike in Luang Prabang, Laos. So I don’t have to worry about getting it back in. I would honestly try the La Lay border again though, there were so lax with the whole process that it would probably be your best bet.
Did you get a Visa on Arrival for Laos?
@@eyecool no I did not. It’s my understanding that you have to apply for one in a Laos embassy prior to crossing the border.
do you know if they ask for international driver license?
In my 4.5 months of driving in Vietnam and Laos I was never once asked for my license, and that includes at the border. Now that being said, I also was never stopped by the police.
@@straywithgray24 thank you planing to do my border crossing to laos in 2 days!
Do you mind telling us how long it took you to get your visa for Laos in Danang? What was the process? We are following your route into Laos in 27 days, lol.
Yeah absolutely, so I actually got Laos Visa in Hanoi bcs I was originally trying to cross the border near there, but had to go to La Lay after I was refused in the north. It was same day service in Hanoi though. Dropped off my passport, paid the $40 and later that day picked up my passport with the visa. I would assume it’s similar in Danang.
@@straywithgray24 Thank you so much! Safe Travels!
Did you find an agency or embassy in da nang for your visa? If so, do you mind sharing it please and your experience 😊
@@kbrly1 yes! The Consulate of Laos in Danang. We were in and out in less than 10 minutes. No lines. Paid cash.
Park outside of the Consulate. The guard will check your passport and let you in. Then you walk across the courtyard to a small air conditioned office. Walk to the counter, tell them what you want.
It was no sweat at all.
@@eyecoolGetting the paper visa in Da Nang is very easy as @eyecool says. I've done it twice in the last 18 months.
Please remember that in Vietnam, offices close from 11:30 to 1:30. The Lao consulate is also closed for lunch. Plan ahead. The officials here are extremely easy to work with and very quick.