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Sep 15, 2025
Tuan Nguyen

Crossing the Border: Vietnam to Laos on a Bike

Everything you need to know about paperwork, permits, and which border crossings are currently open for motorcycles.

Crossing the Border: Vietnam to Laos on a Bike

Crossing borders with a motorcycle in Southeast Asia can be tricky. Here is the latest information for 2025.

Paperwork

You will need your original Blue Card (registration) and a valid driver's license.

Crossings

The most popular crossing is Tay Trang near Dien Bien Phu.