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Crossing in to Laos ???
Just heard some news that Laos is no longer open to Motorbikes, has anyone some more info on that???? We are just about to enter Cambodia from Thailand and then plan to go on to Laos
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Never had any trouble a few months ago (~July) but I came in from Thailand on a wee boat to the west. The other main border is via a busy bridge and no probs there however can't say whether they've since changed their entry requirements.
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As of December 2008 entering Lao from Thailand with a Foreign Registered bike is fine at Chiang Khong (north) and Nakhon Phanom (east).
Entering Lao from Cambodia at the one crossing is also possible, Stung Treng I think.
Entering Laos at ANY of the "Friendship" bridges wasnt possible.
Leaving Laos from any of these bridges is a piece of cake however...
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Thanks Guys, let you know how we went...
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Cambodian - Laos Border crossing with foreign bike
There is absolutely no problem with crossing into Loas from Cambodia at the Dong Kralor border crossing north of Stung Treng (Cambodia). You may need to pay a little USD to the customs officer or you could just sit there and wait a while as they don't have much traffic and you're a novelty.
From what we've heard the rumour about Thai Laos border crossings being difficult (or closed) only applies to Laos registered motorcycles entering Thailand. There is absolutely no problem with Foreign registered bikes getting into or out of Laos to or from Thailand and Cambodia. I know Five others on 'big' bikes that have done these crossings in the past weeks and months.
No worries mate!
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No Problem
We crossed into Laos a fewe days ago at the Dong Kralor boarder north of Stung Treng no problem at all! We where charged US $ 5.- for the bike and 2.- each for us to leave Cambodia. To enter Laos was US$1.- each and they stamped the Carnet for the bike, thats it " Welcom to Laos"  the whole process lasted about five minutes. I wish all crossings where like that.
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From my experience the biggest problem when taking bikes into Laos is with Thai registered bikes, especially if they are not registered in your name (i.e. rental bikes).
If the bike's registered on you and from your home country, it shouldn't be a problem. You can get up to date infos and suggested routes etc over at Motorcycle Touring & Maps: Thailand : Laos : Golden Triangle
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3 of us with Chinese registered bikes entered Laos from Boten in March gone through without any problem. Visa is also available at the border as long as you pay US$30 visa fee. Coming back into China from the same crossing is like a breeze as long as RMB10 is paid at the Laos side.
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