Lamar
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#1 Posted: 5/3/2008 - 12:54


Currently in Luang Namtha and looking to make a trip into China through the Boten border crossing. Does anyone know if this is possible without prior arrangement? In other words, will I be able to obtain a Chinese visa on arrival through Boten, Laos? Really appreciate the quick response, happy travels to all!

somtam2000
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#2 Posted: 6/3/2008 - 10:14


As far as I know, you need a visa in advance for that crossing -- would suggest asking around in Luang Nam tha for a definitive answer though.

natwest
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#3 Posted: 11/3/2008 - 18:04


There is no such thing as Visa On Arrival for China. You must always arrange your visa before you arrived at the border. But the possibility of a one day border town pass is sometimes available (depends on location)

As far as I am concerned, in the entire SEA region, there is only Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Burma that offered some sort of VOA.

Lamar
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#4 Posted: 13/3/2008 - 10:03


Thanks to you both! I've since sorted it out and, sure enough, China requires advance visa arrangements. Note to any future reader, if you're in Luang Namtha and looking to arrange a Chinese visa, Chiang Mai is an accessible option.

Happy travels to all!