Trapeang Kriel vs Dom Kralor vs Nong Nok Khiene: Understanding the Border Names
Travellers researching the Laos–Cambodia overland crossing often encounter three different names for the exact same frontier post. On official Cambodian immigration documents and eVisa port lists, the checkpoint is called Trapeang Kriel (sometimes spelled Tropaeng Kreal) or Dom Kralor in Stung Treng province. On the Lao side in Champasak province, the checkpoint is called Nong Nok Khiene (or Veun Kham).
Regardless of which spelling appears on your bus ticket from Don Det or Pakse, there is only one international road border between Laos and Cambodia, and it officially accepts both the Cambodia Tourist eVisa ($80 USD) and Business eVisa ($90 USD).
- Official Cambodian eVisa Port Name: Trapeang Kriel (Tropaeng Kreal) / Dom Kralor, Stung Treng Province.
- Corresponding Lao Checkpoint Name: Nong Nok Khiene, Champasak Province.
- Digital Cambodia e-Arrival Card QR is NOT required here — it is only mandatory at KTI, SAI, and KOS airports.
Important: Print Your eVisa Before Going to the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don)Trapeang Kriel is a remote land border that requires two physical printed copies of your Cambodia eVisa approval certificate. Because Don Det and Don Khon have very limited printing shops, always print your eVisa in Pakse, Vientiane, or Luang Prabang.