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.
Entrada e vistos
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.
| Passaporte | Categoria | Máximo de dias | Verificado |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fonte oficial ↗ |
| 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 fonte oficial ↗ |
| 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 fonte oficial ↗ |
| 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 fonte oficial ↗ |
| 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 fonte oficial ↗ |
Trabalho remoto e estadias longas
No dedicated nomad visa (até 30 dias): No remote-work category; tourist visa with extensions in practice. fonte oficial ↗
Última verificação Oct 19, 2026
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Segurança
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.
Aviso oficial: Laos - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (Departamento de Estado dos EUA, ). Conselho do FCDO do Reino Unido ↗
Saúde
Medical facilities are basic outside Vientiane; serious cases cross to Thailand (Udon Thani or Bangkok). Dengue and malaria (in rural south) are present.
Dinheiro
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.
Gorjetas: Not expected; small tips welcome · Água da torneira: Not drinkable
Como circular
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 e conectividade
Unitel and Lao Telecom offer cheap tourist SIMs; coverage fades fast in the mountains.
