Info Travel provides visa run transfers from Quang Ngai to Bo Y border gate (Laos), about 270 km and 4.5–5 hours each way. A same-day return is possible but it is a long day (about 13–15 hours). We arrange the e-visa to re-enter Vietnam, pick you up by private car and guide you through immigration on both sides; quotes depend on pick-up point, group size and nationality.
How do foreigners in Quang Ngai do a visa run?
Quang Ngai has many foreign experts in the Dung Quat economic zone, the oil refinery, steel plants and VSIP Quang Ngai. The car takes Route 24 up to Kon Tum and on to Bo Y border gate into Laos. Since 1 July 2025 Quang Ngai also includes former Kon Tum province, where Bo Y border gate is.
Visa run route from Quang Ngai
| Pick-up | Quang Ngai city, Dung Quat, Binh Son |
| Border gate | Bo Y border gate |
| Other side | Phou Keua (Laos) |
| Distance | About 270 km |
| Time each way | About 4.5–5 hours |
| Same-day return | Yes, long day |
| Laos visa | Visa on arrival about 40–50 USD (ASEAN and some others exempt) |
What does the visa run package include?
- Free check of your nationality and passport, and the best option (e-visa, visa exemption, neighbouring country visa).
- A Vietnam e-visa to return, with Bo Y as the entry port; urgent e-visa available.
- Private 4–16 seat car picking you up at your hotel, home or office in Quang Ngai city, Dung Quat, Binh Son.
- Staff guiding you through Vietnamese exit, Laos entry and re-entry to Vietnam.
- Drop-off at your door afterwards.
Sample itinerary
- 4:30–5:30: pick-up in Quang Ngai.
- About 10:00–11:00: arrive at Bo Y, immigration on both sides.
- Lunch break, then re-enter Vietnam.
- About 19:00–21:00: back in Quang Ngai.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages.
- Details for the e-visa (passport scan, portrait photo) or confirmation that you are visa-exempt.
- USD cash for the Laos visa.
- Do not overstay before the trip, or you will be fined on exit (overstay fines).
Things to know
- The Lao side at Bo Y may not issue visas on arrival to every nationality; get a Lao visa in advance. If you are exempt, Lao Bao (about 330 km) is another option.
- No Lao visa yet? Info Travel can get your Lao visa in advance in 5–7 working days for 140 USD all-in, so you cross faster.
- People working in Quang Ngai need a work permit and LD visa or a residence card; a visa run does not replace work documents.
- Many back-to-back visa runs can lead to questions at entry; see is a visa run legal?.
- If a company or relative can sponsor you, an extension inside Vietnam may be easier.
FAQ
Which border gate is nearest to Quang Ngai for a visa run?
Bo Y, about 270 km; see the Bo Y border gate.
Can I return the same day?
A same-day return is possible but it is a long day (about 13–15 hours).
How much does a visa run from Quang Ngai cost?
It includes the car and guide service fee, the Vietnam e-visa fee (25 USD single, 50 USD multiple entry) and the Laos visa if needed. Send your nationality, group size and date via Zalo/WhatsApp for an all-in quote.
Book a visa run from Quang Ngai
Contact Info Travel at Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 / Hotline: +84903782118. See the nationwide visa run service and 27 land border gates.
