

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) shares borders with five countries:
Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, Myanmar to the northwest, and China to the north.
The Mekong River is the largest and most important river in the country.
At present, Lao PDR has several international border checkpoints where travelers can apply for Visa on Arrival (VOA) and/or Electronic Visa (E-Visa), as listed below:
| Checkpoint Name | Location | Bordering Country | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattay International Airport | Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital | – | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Luang Prabang International Airport | Luang Prabang District, Luang Prabang Province | – | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Pakse International Airport | Pakse District, Champasak Province | – | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge I | Vientiane Capital | Thailand | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge II | Savannakhet Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge III | Khammouane Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival |
| Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge IV | Bokeo Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Lao–China Railway International Checkpoint | Luang Namtha Province | China | E-Visa |
| Boten International Checkpoint | Luang Namtha Province | China | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
| Golden Triangle International Checkpoint | Bokeo Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival |
| Nam Heuang International Checkpoint | Xayaboury Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival |
| Dansavanh International Checkpoint | Savannakhet Province | Vietnam | Visa on Arrival |
| Vangtao International Checkpoint | Champasak Province | Thailand | Visa on Arrival |
| Nong Nok Khian International Checkpoint | Champasak Province | Cambodia | Visa on Arrival |
| Khamsavath Railway International Checkpoint | Vientiane Capital | Thailand | Visa on Arrival / E-Visa |
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