Laotian Visa is not required for Indians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- India citizens can visit Laos for a duration of 30 days by applying for the Laos’ e-visa or visa on arrival.
- To apply for the Laos e-visa, visit the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website for the application process.
- Your e-visa will be issued to you within 3 working days provided all you fulfill all the requirements demanded.
- You must have an international passport that is valid for at at least 6 months beyond their date of your exit from the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for necessary stampings.
- The import and export of the local currency are permitted. Amounts above 2,000 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared on entry or exit from the country.
- Travellers visiting Laos are to provide a financial statement to show that they have sufficient funds to spend during their time in Laos,
- Provision of an onward or return ticket is required.
- Airport tax is not levied on any travellers either they are arriving or departing the Laos.
- Laos uses the Indochina Time (GMT+7), which places Laos ot be 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
- Airlines flying to Laos are THAI, Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, Air India, and Nepal Airlines.
- The estimated flight duration from Delhi, India to Vientiane, Laos is 7 hours, 5 minutes.
- The telephone code used in Laos is (+856) for both national and international communications.
- Lao, which is also known as Laotian, is the official language of Laos. it is a member of the Tai-Kadai language family. It is spoken by 3 million people in Laos.
- The most practised religion in Laos is Theravada Buddhism. Other existing religions in Laos include Christianity, Islam, and the Bahá’í Faith.
- The official currency of Laos is Lao kip(LAK). However, there are three currencies used for commerce in the country, and they are kip, Thai baht (B) and US dollars (US$). Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a rainy season from May to October, a cool dry season from November to February, and a hot dry season in March and April.
- A tourist with a low budget can spend about $40 per day on expenses in Laos.
- The power and socket plug used in Laos are types A, B, C, E and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Popular delicacies in Laos include Kaipen (Fried Seaweed), Khao Jee (Baguette), Khao Poon (Spicy Noodle Soup), Lao Sausage and Larb (Minced Meat Salad)
- Movement in Laos is possible with taxis, car rental, bus and trucks.
- Foreign nationals are should comply with the rules and customs governing the Lao People’s Dem. Rep. as they go about their tourism-related activities.