Is the Mukdahan to Savannakhet border open 24 hours for getting a Laos visa on arrival?

Mukdahan Savannakhet border crossing Laos visa on arrival Thailand visa rules border opening hours visa application process

June 26, 2018

6 years ago

Steven ******

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Hello guys. I need some information. I tried to Google but i can not find the answer. Anyone know the boarder by Mukdahan to Savannakhet it is open 24 hours a day? My driver is late and we will arrive about 7-8PM. Can we still get trough and get a Laos visa? I am going for a boarder bounce to get my 90 days stamp. 

thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Mukdahan to Savannakhet border generally operates from 6 AM to 10 PM, with the Laos visa on arrival possibly closing earlier. Travellers advised to arrive as early as possible, and if arriving after 10 PM, there may be challenges due to potential closes and unavailability of services. It is confirmed that the border can only function beyond 10 PM for emergencies, making it better to consider rescheduling if unable to arrive earlier.

Steven ******

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thank you guys but my driver is still not arrived so probably we have to re-schedule it for tomorrow. if i have a stamp with the date of 27th that means i am allowed to stay until 27th midnight am i right? so if he sleeps here by us and we go tomorrow i will be still good?

6 years ago

Liam *****

@Steven *****

the border closes at 10pm and can only be opened after that for medical emergencies. What can happen, Laos being Laos, is that the visa on arrival guys knock off early because they feel sleepy and if you rock up at 21.45 you might find the visa on arrival window is dark and a couple of beer Lao bottle caps lying around on the floor. I agree with Tod, your plan B sounds better

6 years ago

Tod *********

That sure sounds like an easier plan of attack

@Ste***

;)

6 years ago

Steven ******

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i got you. so it is not even guaranteed the border will be open after 10pm. i see. so stays plan B we go tomorrow after when i finished wiht my first day of driving licence

6 years ago

Tod *********

The border opens at 6AM though so if you're there in the morning you can get stamped outta thailand, stamped in&out of Lao and then back into thailand.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Steven *****

it's totally dependent on whether the LAO side of the border is still open.

6 years ago

Steven ******

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@Tod ********

do you know anything about that thing what

@David *******

mentioned above? can we get a visa on arrival any time after 10pm? my problem is i have an appointment for tomorrow 8.30am for driving licence. if i miss it i have to wait who knows how long for the next available slot. so if we go today and we arrive let me say 11pm or midnight can we still get a visa on arrival with that above mentioned fee?

6 years ago

Tod *********

correct

6 years ago

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Tod *********

David ********

Be aware that you may need to pay a small fee if you arrive outside of laos office hours

6 years ago

David ********

Steven Baan no, if you arrive too early they have a desk that charges you a fee, it's the same if you arrive late in the afternoon too. They still close up shop in the evening though.

6 years ago

Steven ******

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i just read it again what you just said. that means does not really matter when we arrive we can get a visa on arrival to Laos after 10pm as well?

6 years ago

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Steven ******

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thank you

6 years ago

Liam *****

6am - 10pm. However Laos visa on arrival can close earlier... so get there as early as you can. At 8pm though I think you'll be alright