1/ INTRODUCTION ABOUT ALL MINI BUS ROUTES FROM DIEN BIEN TO LAOS

From Dien Bien, you can easily catch a mini bus that leaves from 6AM every day to Laos. Mibus routes run mainly from Dien Bien Phu bus station to Muang Khua, Muang Xai (Oudomxay), Luang Namtha and Luang Prabang.

2/ DEPARTURE SCHEDULE OF THE BUS ROUTES FROM DIEN BIEN TO LAOS

Note: In addition to nationalities receiving free Lao Visa, other nationalities cannot receive Lao Visa at Tay Trang border gate. Visitors need to apply for a Laos Visa before departure.
TUAN SON mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Namtha
Departure time from Dien Bien: 07:00AM Tel: +84-984022122
Departure time from Luang Namtha: 06:45AM Tel: +856-2095289289

VUONG THAO mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Namtha
Departure time from Dien Bien: 07:00AM Tel: +84-969366665
Departure time from Luang Namtha: 06:45AM Tel: +856-2091282626

BAO NGAN mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Namtha
Departure time from Dien Bien: 06:00AM Tel: +84-339867889
Departure time from Luang Namtha: 06:45AM Tel: +856-2099981985

HONG HOP mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Namtha
Departure time from Dien Bien: 06:30AM Tel: +84-983695037
Departure time from Luang Namtha: 07:30AM Tel: +856-2096886999

Trong Hoa mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Prabang
Departure time from Dien Bien: 07:00AM Tel: +84-868711555
Departure time from Luang Prabang: # Tel: +856-2097985678

Vinh An mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Prabang
Departure time from Dien Bien: 07:00AM Tel: +84-375255113 
Departure time from Luang Prabang: # Tel: +856-2096294969

Quang Dan mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay - Luang Prabang
Departure time from Dien Bien: 07:00AM Tel: +84-348695695
Departure time from Luang Prabang: # Tel: +856-2091091999

Minh Hien mini bus company
Route: Dien Bien - (Muang Xai) Oudomxay -Luang Namtha - Borkeo
Departure time from Dien Bien: 06:15AM Tel: +84-965157566 / +84-963303068 
Departure time from Borkeo: 07.30PM Tel: +856-2099955799

Please contact the mini bus company directly for more details about the departure schedule.

 3/ TO BOOK MINI BUS TICKETS FROM DIEN BIEN TO LAOS

- Please contact the bus company directly.
- Ask the hotel reception to book tickets for you
- You can go directly to Dien Bien Phu bus station to book tickets. Address: 79 National Highway 12, Thanh Truong, Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien, Vietnam MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/srnWGJR1mdL9ageJ9

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4.1. Which countries enjoy visa-free benefits with Laos?

As stated above, all members of ASEAN are free to enter Laos without a visa. These countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. There are also non-ASEAN member countries with visa-exempt status. These are Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Cuba, DPR Korea, Hungary, India, Japan, Mongolia, Peru, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, South Korea, and Timor Leste.

Some countries who were members of the former USSR also enjoy visa-free status. These include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Citizens of the countries stated above do not need a visa to enter Laos, but all others will need to apply for one before going on a trip to this Southeast Asian country

If you are not a country that is exempt from Visa Laos. You must apply for Laos visa before departing for trip.  (It only takes you a few hours to apply for a Laos Visa). Lao Embassy is closed on Saturday and Sunday

4.1 Lao Embassy in Hanoi

Address: No. 40 Quang Trung Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: 024-39424576

Fax: 024-38228414/39422271

4.2 Consulate General of Laos in Ho Chi Minh

Address: No. 93 Pasteur Street, City. Ho Chi Minh

Phone: 028-38297667

Fax: 028-38299272

4.3 Consulate General of Laos in Da Nang

Address: No. 16 Tran Quy Cap, City. Danang

Phone: 0511-3821208/3886874

Fax: 0511-3822628

Working hours of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam: from 8:30 to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Friday

5. Evisa to enter Vietnam

5.1 Vietnam Visa Exemption countries & Duration

As of August 2023, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa free countries and duration

5.2 How to apply for Vietnam evisa online

Vietnamese visa is a kind of travel documents granted by Vietnamese competent authorities, providing permission to travel to and enter Vietnam.

An electronic visa (E-visa) is one of visa types issued to foreigners by Vietnamese Immigration Department via electronic system. Vietnam E-visa is valid for maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry.

Outside Vietnam foreigners who want to enter Vietnam can personally apply for E-visa or through the requesting agencies and organizations.

E-visa fee is paid via electronic payment gateway as prescribed by the Immigration Department. The fee will not be refunded if the application is refused.

List of Ports that allowed foreigners enter and exit Vietnam by E-visa.

Conditions for being granted e-visa:

• Outside Vietnam foreigners;
• Holding valid passport;
• Not falling into the cases of suspension from entry prescribed in Article 21 of Law on foreigners' entry into, exit from, transit through, residence in Vietnam.

Selections: For outside Vietnam foreigners, click here