Land border crossings
The well-used land borders, Southeast Asia first: both posts, hours, whether a visa on arrival or e-visa works there, how to get across, and the traps on the way.
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Vietnam ⇄ Cambodia · Road
Mộc Bài – Bavet
The main Saigon–Phnom Penh road crossing; most through buses use it and the whole run takes 6–7 hours.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Cambodia Yes Yes Hours: About 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Cambodia · Road
Tịnh Biên – Phnom Den
A quieter road crossing from Châu Đốc in the Mekong Delta towards Takeo and Phnom Penh.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Cambodia Yes Check Hours: About 06:00–18:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Cambodia · Road
Hà Tiên (Xà Xía) – Prek Chak
The coast crossing between Hà Tiên (ferries to Phú Quốc) and Kep/Kampot.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Cambodia Yes Check Hours: About 06:00–18:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Cambodia · Boat
Vĩnh Xương – Kaam Samnor (Mekong boat)
The river crossing: a fast boat up the Mekong from Châu Đốc to Phnom Penh, stopping at both posts.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Cambodia Yes Check Hours: Boats run by day; the posts close in the evening (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Laos · Road
Nậm Cắn – Nam Khan (Nong Het)
The mountain road from Vinh towards Phonsavan (Plain of Jars) and Luang Prabang.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Laos Yes Check Hours: About 07:00–17:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Laos · Road
Cầu Treo – Nam Phao
The Vinh–Vientiane road: the usual crossing for the long Hanoi–Vientiane bus.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Laos Yes Check Hours: About 07:00–17:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Laos · Road
Lao Bảo – Dansavanh
The busiest Vietnam–Laos crossing, on Highway 9 from Huế and Đông Hà to Savannakhet.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Laos Yes Check Hours: About 07:00–19:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ Laos · Road
Tây Trang – Sop Hun
The remote north-west crossing from Điện Biên Phủ to Muang Khua and the Nam Ou valley.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes Laos Check Check Hours: About 07:00–17:00 (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ China · Bridge, On foot
Lào Cai – Hekou
Walk across the Red River bridge between Lào Cai (for Sa Pa) and Hekou, with fast trains on to Kunming.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes China No No Hours: About 07:00–22:00 Vietnam time (check); China is one hour ahead
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ China · Road
Hữu Nghị – Youyi Guan (Friendship Pass)
The main Hanoi–Nanning road crossing; the overnight international train uses the nearby Đồng Đăng–Pingxiang rail border.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes China No No Hours: About 07:00–20:00 Vietnam time (check)
How to cross →Vietnam ⇄ China · Bridge, On foot
Móng Cái – Dongxing
The coastal crossing north-east of Hạ Long, over the Bắc Luân bridge.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Vietnam No Yes China No No Hours: About 07:00–22:00 Vietnam time (check)
How to cross →Laos ⇄ China · Rail, Road
Boten – Mohan
The Laos–China railway border: international trains run Vientiane–Kunming with immigration at Boten and Mohan.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Laos Yes Check China No No Hours: Rail formalities on the train's timetable; the road post about 08:00–17:00 (check)
How to cross →Cambodia ⇄ Laos · Road
Trapeang Kriel – Nong Nok Khiene
The only Cambodia–Laos crossing most travellers use: Stung Treng to the 4,000 Islands.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Cambodia Yes Yes Laos Yes Check Hours: About 08:00–16:30 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Cambodia · Road, On foot
Aranyaprathet – Poipet
Thailand–Cambodia land crossings were closed during the 2025 border dispute. Confirm this post is open to foreign travellers before you plan on it. (check)
The Bangkok–Siem Reap overland crossing, famous for its touts; fine if you know the steps.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Cambodia Yes Yes Hours: About 07:00–20:00 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Cambodia · Road
Hat Lek – Cham Yeam
Thailand–Cambodia land crossings were closed during the 2025 border dispute. Confirm this post is open to foreign travellers before you plan on it. (check)
The coastal crossing from Trat (for Koh Chang) to Koh Kong and on to Sihanoukville or Phnom Penh.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Cambodia Yes Yes Hours: About 07:00–20:00 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Laos · Bridge, Rail, Road
Nong Khai – Vientiane (Friendship Bridge I)
The main Thailand–Laos crossing over the Mekong, 20 km from Vientiane, with a short cross-border train too.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Laos Yes Yes Hours: About 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Laos · Bridge
Chiang Khong – Huay Xai (Friendship Bridge IV)
The start of the two-day slow boat down the Mekong to Luang Prabang.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Laos Yes Check Hours: About 08:00–20:00 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Laos · Bridge
Mukdahan – Savannakhet (Friendship Bridge II)
The middle Mekong bridge, on the land line Bangkok–Laos–Huế via Lao Bảo.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Laos Yes Yes Hours: About 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Malaysia · Rail, Road
Padang Besar (rail)
The Bangkok–Butterworth–Kuala Lumpur rail link: change trains at Padang Besar, where both countries check you in one station.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Malaysia No Check Hours: Rail checks follow the train timetable; road post about 06:00–22:00 Malaysia time (check)
How to cross →Thailand ⇄ Malaysia · Road
Sadao (Dan Nok) – Bukit Kayu Hitam
The main road crossing on the North–South Expressway: Hat Yai to Penang and Kuala Lumpur by bus or van.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Thailand Some passports Yes Malaysia No Check Hours: About 05:00–23:00 Thailand time (check)
How to cross →Singapore ⇄ Malaysia · Road, Rail, Bridge
Woodlands – Johor Bahru (Causeway)
One of the busiest land borders in the world: buses, the Shuttle Tebrau train and cars cross the causeway all day.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Singapore No No Malaysia No Check Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Singapore ⇄ Malaysia · Road, Bridge
Tuas – Tanjung Kupang (Second Link)
The quieter western bridge; long-distance coaches to Malacca and Kuala Lumpur often use it at busy times.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Singapore No No Malaysia No Check Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Hong Kong ⇄ China · Rail, On foot
Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau – Shenzhen
Take the MTR East Rail Line to the border, walk through both halls, and you are in Shenzhen's metro.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Hong Kong No No China Some passports No Hours: Lo Wu about 06:30–24:00; Lok Ma Chau Spur Line about 06:30–22:30 (check)
How to cross →India ⇄ Nepal · Road, On foot
Sunauli – Belahiya (Bhairahawa)
The main overland crossing between Varanasi/Gorakhpur and Pokhara, Kathmandu and Lumbini.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here India No Check Nepal Yes Check Hours: Open to foreign travellers by day, roughly 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →India ⇄ Nepal · Road
Raxaul – Birgunj
The Kolkata/Patna side route into Kathmandu and Chitwan.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here India No Check Nepal Yes Check Hours: Open to foreign travellers by day (check)
How to cross →India ⇄ Bhutan · Road, On foot
Jaigaon – Phuentsholing
Bhutan's main land gate from India, a long drive from Bagdogra airport.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here India No Check Bhutan No No Hours: Gate by day; immigration office hours are shorter (check)
How to cross →Georgia ⇄ Armenia · Road, Rail
Sadakhlo – Bagratashen
The main Tbilisi–Yerevan road crossing; marshrutkas and shared taxis take 5–6 hours.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Georgia No Check Armenia Some passports Yes Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Georgia ⇄ Türkiye (Turkey) · Road, On foot
Sarpi – Sarp
The Black Sea coast crossing, 20 km south of Batumi; you can walk through.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Georgia No Check Türkiye (Turkey) No Yes Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Kazakhstan ⇄ Kyrgyzstan · Road
Korday (Almaty – Bishkek)
The Almaty–Bishkek road; marshrutkas and shared taxis make it a 4–5 hour trip.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Kazakhstan No Check Kyrgyzstan No Check Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Spain ⇄ Gibraltar · Road, On foot
La Línea – Gibraltar
Walk from La Línea into Gibraltar, crossing the airport runway on the way into town.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Spain No No Gibraltar No No Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Croatia ⇄ Montenegro · Road
Karasovići – Debeli Brijeg
The Dubrovnik–Kotor road: 1.5–2.5 hours by bus, much longer in summer queues.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Croatia No No Montenegro No No Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Türkiye (Turkey) ⇄ Bulgaria · Road, Rail
Kapıkule – Kapitan Andreevo
The main Istanbul–Sofia crossing, used by buses and the overnight train.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Türkiye (Turkey) No Yes Bulgaria No No Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Zambia ⇄ Zimbabwe · Bridge, On foot
Victoria Falls Bridge
Cross the gorge on foot on the 1905 bridge, with the falls on both sides.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Zambia Yes Yes Zimbabwe Yes Yes Hours: About 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →South Africa ⇄ Lesotho · Bridge, Road
Maseru Bridge
Lesotho's busiest crossing, straight into Maseru.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here South Africa No Check Lesotho Check Yes Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →United States ⇄ Mexico · Road, On foot
San Ysidro – Tijuana (El Chaparral)
The world's busiest land border: walk from the San Diego Trolley into Tijuana.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here United States No Some passports Mexico No No Hours: Vehicle lanes 24 hours; pedestrian crossings have their own hours (check)
How to cross →United States ⇄ Canada · Bridge, On foot
Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls)
Walk between the two Niagara Falls towns over the river, with a small toll for walkers.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here United States No Some passports Canada No Some passports Hours: 24 hours (check)
How to cross →Belize ⇄ Guatemala · Road
Benque Viejo – Melchor de Mencos
The Belize–Tikal crossing, 15 minutes from San Ignacio.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Belize No No Guatemala No No Hours: About 06:00–20:00 (check)
How to cross →Costa Rica ⇄ Panama · Road
Paso Canoas
The Pan-American Highway crossing between Costa Rica and Panama.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Costa Rica No No Panama No No Hours: About 06:00–22:00 (check)
How to cross →Argentina ⇄ Brazil · Bridge, Road
Puerto Iguazú – Foz do Iguaçu (Tancredo Neves bridge)
Visit both sides of the falls; buses and taxis cross the Iguaçu river bridge several times an hour.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Argentina No No Brazil No Some passports Hours: About 07:00–24:00 (check)
How to cross →Bolivia ⇄ Peru · Road
Kasani – Yunguyo (Lake Titicaca)
The lakeside crossing between Copacabana and Puno, used by La Paz–Cusco tourist buses.
Entering Visa on arrival E-visa here Bolivia Some passports No Peru No No Hours: About 08:00–19:30, Peru one hour behind Bolivia (check)
How to cross →
Border rules, hours and even whether a post is open change with little notice; everything marked check needs confirming with the official source before you travel (table checked 2026-09). Visa answers are for most Western passports: your own rules are on entry check.