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.
Masuk dan 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.
| Paspor | Kategori | Maks hari | Terverifikasi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 sumber resmi ↗ |
| 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 sumber resmi ↗ |
| 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 sumber resmi ↗ |
| 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 sumber resmi ↗ |
| 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 sumber resmi ↗ |
Kerja jarak jauh dan tinggal jangka panjang
No dedicated nomad visa (hingga 30 hari): No remote-work category; tourist visa with extensions in practice. sumber resmi ↗
Terakhir diverifikasi Oct 19, 2026
Aturan masuk adalah ringkasan riset dengan sumber resmi dan tanggal terakhir kami memeriksanya; bukan keputusan kelayakan. Periksa halaman resmi sebelum kamu bepergian. Buka Visa & Work Finder →
Keamanan
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.
Imbauan resmi: Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). Saran UK FCDO ↗
Kesehatan
Medical facilities are basic outside Vientiane; serious cases cross to Thailand (Udon Thani or Bangkok). Dengue and malaria (in rural south) are present.
Uang
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.
Tip: Not expected; small tips welcome · Air keran: Not drinkable
Cara berkeliling
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.
SIM dan konektivitas
Unitel and Lao Telecom offer cheap tourist SIMs; coverage fades fast in the mountains.
