Visit Laos
Visit Laos and enjoy this surprisingly beautiful country
Exchange Rate: 20 Jan 25 = 21813 Lao Kip for One $US
Use the ex-rate calculator in the sidebar for the latest rates
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Update 19th January 25: Every country has its entry requirements, which inevitably are subject to change. It is sensible therefore, before confirming any travel arrangements, to make sure that you will be able to comply with the latest rules and regulations. This applies to all countries you intend to visit and/or transit.
The following information is specifically for UK citizen passport holders. However, most of this will apply to the majority of nationalities but if you’re unsure, contact your nearest Laos Embassy for advice, well in advance of travel.
There are a number of countries that Laos admits without a visa, details at this link: https://immigration.gov.la/visa-exemption/ Otherwise, check the following link to see if your country is on the evisa list, and if so, complete the application: https://laoevisa.gov.la/info An evisa may save time at the border. However, if your country is on the evisa list, as an alternative, I think that you’ll be able to apply for a visa on arrival (VOA). This might help those who do not have a smartphone and/or bank card.
For those in Cambodia, you can make inquiries at the Laos Embassy at 15-17 Mao Tse Tung Blvd. Phnom Penh. Phone +855-23-982-632
Please note that, upon arrival at Laos passport control you may be asked to provide your evisa or a visa stuck in your passport plus an arrival card. They may also want some evidence that you have enough funds to support your stay. Additionally, passport control may ask to see an onward ticket to another country and evidence of a visa for that country, if indeed one is required.
Tip: Always check well in advance for visa requirements. It is unwise to leave matters to the last minute and be aware of public holidays when offices may be closed.
Important: Be aware too that should you have recently visited a country on the Yellow Fever list, some countries in Africa and South America for example, but maybe others too, you may need a vaccination certificate for presentation to Laos immigration upon arrival. Check this out well in advance of travel.
For work and any other long-stay, for any purpose, contact your nearest Laos Embassy before travel. Should you already be in Laos, make inquiries at your nearest Immigration Office.
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Next Holidays in Laos
10 March International Women’s Day.
1 May is Labour Day
2 June is Children’s Day
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20 January 25: Lao Kip update
Many shops & restaurants, etc. accept US Dollars & other major currencies & in Vientiane, I have used Thai Baht without any problems, even coins to purchase a newspaper. However, because exchanging Lao Kip (LAK) outside the country can prove difficult, exchange your Kips into an “international” currency before leaving. Use your surplus Kip in shops just before you leave the country.
Remember too, that ATMs will pay in Kip, so you might end up with many banknotes. The exchange rate at 21813 to the dollar(20 Jan.25) produces 2181300 Kip for your $100. The largest denomination Laos banknote is 100000 Kip. Planning, therefore, might avoid you having wads of Kip banknotes, as souvenirs from your visit to Lao.
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Visit the FCO at the following link for travel advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/safety-and-security
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Visit Laos for holidays & business
English language daily news is available online from the following
https://www.vientianetimes.org.la/
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