ATTENTION MEMBERS:
ANYONE traveling to the Vientiane or Savannakhet border this morning please post your experience HERE in this thread.
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Okay we have confirmation that the Lao border crossings (the ones that weren't closed the other day) are open and selling visa on arrivals to foreigners who are going to thai consulates or bouncing out and back in.**
Lao made an announcement that they canceled the "visa on arrival policy" <- meaning you can't buy a visa for Lao at the border, (only from a consulate or online BEFORE you go) BUT that appears to be something they will implement TOMORROW.
Right now Lao borders are as they always were.. (except for those 3 borders they closed yesterday)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Lao borders at Vientiane and Savannakhet are currently open and providing visas on arrival to foreigners traveling to Thai consulates or making border runs. However, an announcement has been made that the visa on arrival policy will be canceled starting tomorrow. Visitors can still cross the borders today under the existing rules, but it's important to note that the specific entry requirements and regulations may change rapidly due to ongoing COVID-19 measures.