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Country Guide > South-East Asia > Laos | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport with at least six months remaining validity required by all. Visas Required by all. Types of visa and cost Tourist, Business: ¬50 (including service and document fees). Families may only be charged ¬50 per family if all living at the same address, and same surname is indicated on passports. Cost of Visa Conversion Table
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 recognised tour operator. A visa valid for Laos can also be obtained from travel agencies in Bangkok (Thailand) 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 ¬5 (inside France) or ¬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. |