Laos travel visas & passport by Mekong Delta Travel
Laos travel visa.
| |
Passport Required |
Visa Required |
Return Ticket Required |
| British |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Passports
Passport with at least six months remaining validity required by all.
Visas
Required by all.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business: US$69 (including service and document fees). Families may only be charged US$69 per family if all living at the same address, and same surname is indicated on passports.
Validity
Validity starts from day of entry into Laos. Tourist/Business: 30 days (can be extended twice in Vientiane for 30 days ). Visas must be used within three months of being issued.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) or an officially recognized tour operator. A visa valid for Laos can also be obtained from travel agencies in Bangkok (Thailand) and in Hanoi, Saigon (Vietnam) or on arrival (see above). Visas are issued on arrival at 14 international checkpoints throughout Laos, including Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport and (Wattay) Vientiane International Airport for stays of 15 days and costs US$30. For further details, contact the nearest Embassy.
Application requirements
(a) One passport-size photo. (b) One signed and completed application form. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee payable by cash or cheque. (e) Postal applications should include an additional &Euro;5 (inside France) or &Euro;10 (international), to cover postage. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from sponsor in Laos.
Working days required
Three.
Temporary residence
Enquire at nearest Embassy or Consulate. For extension of visa, consult the Immigration Office (tel: (21) 512 012); neglecting to do so will result in a fine of US$10 per day until leaving the country.
Passport/Visa Information
Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in France
- 74 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris, France
- Tel: (1) 4553 0298.
- Website: www.laoparis.com
Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in the USA
- 2222 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
- Tel: (202) 332 6416.
- Website: www.laoembassy.com
- Also deals with enquiries from Canada and Mexico.
Asia Tourist
Hanoi- Vietnam
Tel: (84-4) 8726274
Website: www.asia-tourist.com
Most visits to Laos are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
In 2004, there were explosions in the capital Vientiane and attacks on buses, resulting in injury and death.
Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are severe and can include the death penalty. Banditry has also been reported in rural areas and unexploded ordnance is an ongoing danger.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
