Answered8 years ago
What are the opening hours for the Thai-Laos Friendship bridge and immigration at the border?
Good evening everyone! Need your knowledge here. Does anyone know what time does the Thai- Laos Friendship bridge close? And Immigration on the border? Internet gives different opening hours. Thanks in advance, and have a great weekend!
Answer summary
The Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge has varying opening hours depending on which bridge you are using. Mukdahan Immigration is open from 08:00 to 16:30, and the bridge operates from 06:00 to 22:00. Specifically, at Nong Khai, the bridge also closes at 22:00, but it's advised to arrive earlier as the Laos visa window may close before that. Several users discussed travel times from Udon Thani to the Nong Khai border, estimating a one-hour van trip.
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Liam *****
At Nong Khai it closes at 10pm. However, I would advise you to get there a bit earlier as sometimes they close the Laos visa window early and then you're stuck!
Princess ***********************
@Liam ****
so If I arrive 8pm in Udon Thani, I can still definitely cross the border before it closes at 10pm on both sides?Liam *****
@Bebe ******
an hour in the van from Udon airportPrincess ***********************
@Liam ****
how far is the Nong Khai border from Udon Thani? Like traveling hours with Van? Thank you!Liam *****
@Tim *******
Yeah, it'll still be lively there at that time. If you push 9.45pm you might want to get a bit nervous
Tim ********
OP@Liam ****
thank you cery much! I’d be crossing around 6-7ish so hopefully i can make itTim ********
OPOne more question: if you happen to know, when applying for SETV at consulate in Vientiane, will electronic bank statement work(Thai Bank)? Your help is much appreciated
Robert *******
The new system is that you have to make an on-line appointment and not just walk in anymore. There are no changes on requirements.
Tim ********
OP@Robert ******
Just wondering, are you sure they don’t ask for bank statement these days at the consulate? I’ve been there many times and haven’t been asked for it but since they enforced the new system i was just curiousRobert *******
@Tim *******
Keep conversation in the group, so all members can learn from it and it can be checked if information is correctTim ********
OP@Brian *******
pm’d youBrian ********
@Tim *******
they don’t ask for it
Bruce ***********
Mukdahan Immigration is open from 0800-1630. The bridge is open from 0600-2200
Robert *******
And as far as I know there are more than 1 friendship bridges going from Thailand to Laos, can you explain which one you like to know?
Brian ********
@Robert ******
the sign at the border said they close at 22:00Robert *******
@Brian *******
And 22:00 is also the closing time of the Laos Visa on Arrival desk and border checkpoint?Brian ********
@Robert ******
I was there three days ago. They close at 22:00.Brian ********
@Tim *******
they don’t leave, just charge more for out of hours service.Robert *******
No, I'm not. I tried to help and found out that on the forum he mentioned the same confusing is going on between closing times of Immigration Office and the Immigration Check point at the border. Two different things but totally mixed up with different times.
Brian ********
@Robert ******
let’s not be pedanticTim ********
OPRobert Lagas silly me! I meant border checkpoint, not the immigration office! My bad
Robert *******
@Brian *******
There is an Immigration Office in Nong Khai and a border checkpoint to Laos.Tim ********
OP@Brian *******
pardon me if i sound dull but some users on “thai visa forum” state that officers leave at 6 PM, so that’s my concern to be honestBrian ********
it’s the same place
Tim ********
OP@Brian *******
immigration as well?Brian ********
22:00
Tim ********
OP@Robert ******
My apologies! 🤦♂️! I’m talking about Nong Khai sideActivity
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