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Trapeang Kriel – Nong Nok Khiene

The only Cambodia–Laos crossing most travellers use: Stung Treng to the 4,000 Islands.

All border crossings · Cambodia ⇄ Laos · Road · checked 2026-09

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The two posts

Hours: About 08:00–16:30 (check)

Entering Cambodia

Trapeang Kriel · Stung Treng province

Visa on arrival
Yes
E-visa accepted here
Yes

Visa on arrival (pay the posted US dollar fee, refuse extras) or the Cambodia e-visa, which is accepted only at listed land posts. Fill the e-Arrival card online before you go. (check)

Entering Laos

Nong Nok Khiene · Champasak province (near Si Phan Don)

Visa on arrival
Yes
E-visa accepted here
Check

Visa on arrival at most international posts (US$ cash, photo); the Laos e-visa only at listed posts. (check)

Visa answers are for most Western passports and change often. Check yours on entry check and the official e-visa site; for e-visas, the post must be on the country's list of accepted ports.

Getting across

  • Minibus Stung Treng or Kratie → Don Det / Don Khone (4,000 Islands), about 2–4 h including the border.
  • Buses Pakse → Phnom Penh or Siem Reap run through here (long days; check).

Scams and traps

  • Long-standing extra 'stamp fees' of a few dollars on both sides: a receipt request sometimes helps, sometimes not.
  • Minibus companies swapping you into overcrowded vans after the border.

Tips

  • Carry small US dollar notes and some kip.
  • No ATM at the post: get cash in Stung Treng or Pakse.

Nearest places

Everything marked check, and every hour and fee, needs confirming before you travel: posts close for holidays, disputes and roadworks with little notice. Written from Voykit's own notes; checked 2026-09.