Is the Lao / Myanmar border slated to open soon for foreigners?
I'm 99% sure that the border between Laos and Burma (Myanmar) is still closed for foreign travellers, especially for entering Burma from Laos.
I'm pretty sure that I have read now and again about news reports that the countries were trying to come to an agreement to open the border, but right now I can't find specific info of that type.
Can anybody find some statement online about when this border is hoped to open?
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The Lao Myanmar Friendship Bridge opened back in May, connecting Luang Namtha Province in Laos to Talicheck District in Myanmar. One of its initial purposes was to increase tourism, but I have seen nothing that confirms foreigners are able to cross yet. Perhaps when ASEAN kicks in in 2016 it will become an open entry point for foreigners, but right now it seems only to be about freight.
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Is Myanmar land border open?
Myanmar has reopened to foreign nationals. International travelers can now visit Myanmar for the first time since 2022. Business eVisa applications for Myanmar resumed on April 1, followed by tourist eVisa on May 15, 2022. You can submit your eVisa application now.Is Laos open for tourism?
Laos fully reopened to tourism on May 9, 2022. All foreign tourists can now visit Laos, some COVID-19 requirements remain in place. This is the last stage in a 3-stage reopening plan. Fully vaccinated foreign visitors on pre-booked tours have been permitted to enter since January 1, 2022.Is the Ranong border open?
Ranong/KawthaungBoth offices are open from 7am to 5pm. Note that if you are entering Myanmar only for a Myeik Archipelago tour (not for further travel) then, depending on the length of your visit, you may not need a visa - a border crossing permit may be all that is required.How long can foreigners stay in Laos?
Foreign tourists are generally admitted to Laos for 30 days. U.S. citizens born in Laos may be admitted for 60 days or longer. The Department of Immigration in Vientiane will extend 30-day tourist visas up to an additional 60 days.MYANMAR (Burma) / LAOS ROAD TRIP, documentary, travel (english version)
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Laos-Myanmar bridge awaits juristic acts
Laos-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Luang Namtha province in the northern parts of the country has yet to become an official international border as the juristic acts between the two countries have not been completed. Pending the completion of the requisite juristic acts to be passed, it has now opened as a traditional border initially for people between the two countries to exchange goods for sale and visit each other along this border area. (Source: Vientiane Times 29 September 2015)
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