Laotian Visa is not required for Vietnameses
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Nationals of Vietnam can visit Laos for a duration of 30 days without obtaining a visa.
- Intending visitors are to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their date of exit from Laos. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The import and export of the local currency are prohibited. Amounts above 2,000 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared on entry or exit from the country.
- Tourists can get to Laos from any international airport in Vietnam. These international airports can be found in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
- Lao Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Thai AirAsia are some of the carriers that fly from Vietnam to Laos.
- The estimated flight duration from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane, Laos is 3 hour, 10 minutes, and from Hanoi, it is 1 hours, 10 minutes.
- The most practised religion in Laos is Theravada Buddhism. Other existing religions in Laos include Christianity, Islam, and the Bahá’í Faith.
- 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 official currency of Laos is Lao kip. However, there are three currencies used for commerce, 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.
- Laos uses the Indochina Time (GMT+7). Both countries are in the same timezone.
- The power and socket plug used in Laos are of Type 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.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.