What are the Laos visa requirements?
A couple of photos, a valid passport and $30 are the official requirements for a one month single entry tourist visa. This can be extended within the country for about $3 per day, most easily through agents.
More Travelfish FAQs
Accommodation
Is it possible to rent rooms or dormitories for longer periods of time while travelling in Laos?Rooms: Is a fan room ok, or should I budget for air-on?
Should I take my own padlock for the door of my room while travelling in Laos?
What should I do if a bag is stolen from my room or dormitory while travelling in Laos?
What standard of accommodation can I expect for US$5 in Laos?
Why are there so few dormitories in Laos?
Why are there so few hostels in Laos?
Bargaining
Should I bargain for everything I want to buy in Laos?What is the best way to bargain in Laos?
What shouldn't I do when bargaining in Laos?
Cost of travelling
How much should I budget per day for a holiday in Laos?What is the bare minimum I could survive on in Laos?
What is the best way to spend less money in Laos?
Food glorious food
Can I drink the tap water in Laos?How can I avoid MSG in Laos?
How do I avoid peanuts in Laos?
I have a food allergy -- what should I do when travelling in Laos?
Is there good vegetarian food in Laos?
Is western food available in Laos?
Getting around
How reliable is the public bus system?Is it easy to hitch-hike in Laos?
Is it easy to rent a car or motorcycle in Laos?
Should I get a tourist minibus in Laos?
Which is better, speedboat or slow boat?
Getting there and away
How do I get from Lao airports into nearby towns?Is it safe to fly with Lao Airlines?
Money madness
Are credit cards accepted in Laos?Are there ATMs in Laos?
Can I send money out of Laos?
How can I have money sent to me in Laos?
Should I bring travellers cheques, credit/debit cards or cash to Laos?
Should I tip in Laos?
Packing purgatory
What should I pack for a holiday in Laos?What shouldn't I pack a holiday in Laos?
Security
Can I use drugs in Laos?Is Laos a safe place to travel alone to?
Is Laos safe?
Technology
Are there many internet cafes in Laos?Can I travel with a laptop in Laos?
What is mobile phone coverage like in Laos?
What is the voltage in Laos?
Things to learn
Where can I learn Lao?Vexed by visas?
What are the Laos visa requirements?Weather
What is the weather like in Laos?Jump to a destination
- Hot spots
- Vientiane & surrounds
- Northern Laos
- Southern Laos
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