Info Travel provides visa run transfers from Dong Hoi – Phong Nha to Lao Bao border gate (Laos), about 160 km and 3 hours each way. Same-day return. 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 Dong Hoi – Phong Nha do a visa run?
Dong Hoi and Phong Nha attract many foreign travellers and backpackers exploring the caves, plus long-stay guests. The car takes Route 1 or the expressway to Dong Ha and then Route 9 to Lao Bao, where the Lao side issues visas on arrival. Dong Hoi and Phong Nha have been part of Quang Tri province since 1 July 2025.
Visa run route from Dong Hoi – Phong Nha
| Pick-up | Dong Hoi, Phong Nha, Bo Trach |
| Border gate | Lao Bao border gate |
| Other side | Dansavanh (Laos) |
| Distance | About 160 km |
| Time each way | About 3 hours |
| Same-day return | Yes |
| 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 Lao Bao as the entry port; urgent e-visa available.
- Private 4–16 seat car picking you up at your hotel, home or office in Dong Hoi, Phong Nha, Bo Trach.
- Staff guiding you through Vietnamese exit, Laos entry and re-entry to Vietnam.
- Drop-off at your door afterwards.
Sample itinerary
- 6:00–7:00: pick-up in Dong Hoi – Phong Nha.
- About 3 hours later: arrive at Lao Bao, clear Vietnamese exit and enter Laos.
- Return and enter Vietnam with your e-visa or visa exemption (usually 1–2 hours for both sides).
- Afternoon: back in Dong Hoi – Phong Nha.
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
- 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 Dong Hoi – Phong Nha 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 Dong Hoi – Phong Nha for a visa run?
Lao Bao, about 160 km; see the Lao Bao border gate.
Can I return the same day?
Same-day return.
How much does a visa run from Dong Hoi – Phong Nha 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 Dong Hoi – Phong Nha
Contact Info Travel at Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 / Hotline: +84903782118. See the nationwide visa run service and 27 land border gates.
