Laos
The slow lane of Southeast Asia. Fewer travellers, gentler pace, a new Chinese-built high-speed railway, and in Luang Prabang one of the loveliest small towns on the continent.
Einreise und Visa
Most nationalities can obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and major land borders, or an e-visa in advance through the official portal. Some ASEAN and a few other passports are visa-exempt. Overstays are fined per day.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa on arrival / e-Visa 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and main land borders, or e-Visa in advance; extendable at immigration in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa on arrival / e-Visa 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and main land borders, or e-Visa in advance; extendable at immigration in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | Visa on arrival / e-Visa 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and main land borders, or e-Visa in advance; extendable at immigration in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa on arrival / e-Visa 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and main land borders, or e-Visa in advance; extendable at immigration in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | Visa on arrival / e-Visa 30-day tourist visa on arrival at international airports and main land borders, or e-Visa in advance; extendable at immigration in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. | 30 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
No dedicated nomad visa (bis zu 30 Tage): No remote-work category; tourist visa with extensions in practice. offizielle Quelle ↗
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
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Sicherheit
Generally very safe. Unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War remains in rural eastern provinces: stay on marked paths. Methanol poisoning from home-made spirits has caused tourist deaths in Vang Vieng; drink only sealed, branded alcohol.
Offizielle Reisewarnung: Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-Reisehinweis ↗
Gesundheit
Medical facilities are basic outside Vientiane; serious cases cross to Thailand (Udon Thani or Bangkok). Dengue and malaria (in rural south) are present.
Geld
The kip has lost significant value in recent years and prices move; many businesses quote in Thai baht or dollars. ATMs are limited outside main towns and dispense small amounts.
Trinkgeld: Not expected; small tips welcome · Leitungswasser: Not drinkable
Fortbewegung vor Ort
The Laos-China Railway now connects Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang in hours instead of days. Minivans and the slow boat from the Thai border remain the classic routes.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Unitel and Lao Telecom offer cheap tourist SIMs; coverage fades fast in the mountains.
