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Is the border crossing from Vientiane to Nong Khai user-friendly for expats?

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Just a quick confirmation. Vientiane is as user friendly as always. Nong Khai border as well.

Same same and not different.

I have a METV and two setv's in my passport (one of them from Vientiane 6 months ago).

Oh, 181 numbers takes exactly one hour :)

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The post confirms that the border crossing from Vientiane to Nong Khai remains user-friendly, with the process taking about one hour. The user holds a METV and mentions the convenience regarding document copies at the border.

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No proofs required. And they can make your copies. 5 baht a piece.

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