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Visa & Border Crossings Information

Introduction

Thailand to Cambodia border crossing

The pages in this section provide updated visa information for the six member countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS); including Cambodia, China (Guangxi and Yunnan provinces), Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The information includes listings of all opened international border checkpoints in each country and border crossing regulations.

The information was compiled from the six countries’ ministries of tourism, and despite numerous verifications may include incorrect information. We thank you in advance for contacting the MTCO (info(at)mekongtourism.org) with any incorrect details you may have noticed. This information is subject to change according to the visa regulations in each country. 

Definitions and Codes
Visa on arrival – An official document issued by the immigration checkpoint at the time of arrival for visitors holding passports with a validity of a minimum of 6 month (usually two pictures are required).

YES – Visa on arrival 

PAV – Pre-arranged visa (for China, Myanmar and Vietnam)

Visa can be delivered when entering the country ONLY IF it was arranged before departure with a relevant authority, and ususally ONLY if sponsored by a local organisation, see details in each country information table. 

NO – Visa has to be obtained at the Embassy prior to arrival.

Visa & Border Crossings Information by Country:

  • Cambodia Visa & Border Crossings
  • China Visa & Border Crossings
  • Lao Visa & Border Crossings
  • Myanmar Visa & Border Crossings
  • Thailand Visa & Border Crossings
  • Vietnam Visa & Border Crossings

Mekong Tourism Countries

  • Cambodia – Ministry of Tourism Cambodia – Ministry of Tourism
  • China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) China National Tourism Administration (CNTA)
  • Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA) Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA)
  • Myanmar – Ministry of Hotels and Tourism Myanmar – Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
  • Thailand – Ministry of Tourism and Sports Thailand – Ministry of Tourism and Sports
  • Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT)

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