Thanks for the info, Snakeboy.
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...reports lately suggests that this has now become increasingly more difficult and many travellers have reported being denied entry to Laos on vietnam plated bikes. It seems they lacked a document for export of the vehicle.
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Several sources corroborate this, although nobody can extract from Vietnamese authorities what document is required... I understand it is VN border guards who deny bikes OUT of VN, not Lao guards denying entry. It seems there are potential workarounds but I'm sure it is a gamble every time.
The best documentation I have found is this Laos article from the VN-based Gearhead. The comments section indicates much recent difficulty with the crossing. However, someone named "Marc" got a document from a regional administrator in VN showing that the TIP regulation only applies to cars/trucks. He never had to show it to border control as he cleverly arrived just before lunch and was let through.
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Borders between Vietnam and Laos - only 4 of them have the «visa on arrival» option:
Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province;
Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province;
Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province;
Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province.
At all the others you will need to get a Laos visa beforehand.
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I read a report (possibly GT-rider or maybe a non-motorcycling travel forum?) stating that Laobao – Dansavanh is now the only border that gives visa on arrival. I'll be sure to get one at the embassy.
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Cambodia - well for what I have read they now have an online form to register your vehicle before you arrive at the border - something that ease the bordercrossing process a lot. Thats is arriving from Thailand, but I would presume that is valid for coming from Vietnam too.
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This looks promising and straightforward. I'll update here if I apply for the TIP and try the Cambodia border.
Thanks again,
D.T. Leitner
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