{"id":171,"date":"2018-04-05T14:57:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T12:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etourist-visa.in\/oman\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2024-06-12T15:55:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:55:44","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laovisa.la\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FAQ<\/h1>
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<\/i>\ud83c\udfab Is it possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Laos?<\/a><\/h3>
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It is possible to obtain a visa on arrival, but you will need to be patient.<\/strong> Thanks to e-Visa, you can go through a special counter<\/strong> that will make you save a lot of time<\/strong>not insignificant after several hours in the air.<\/p>\n

Only the following entry points issue visas on arrival:<\/p>\n

> Wattay \/ Vientiane International Airport
\n> Pakse \/ Champassak airport
\n> Louangprabang International Airport
\n> Bo Ten \/ Bo Hane border (China)
\n> Golden Triangle border (Thailand\/Burma)
\n> Houay Xay \/ Chiengkhong border (Thailand)
\n> First Friendship Bridge (Thailand border)
\n> Thanaleng station (Thailand border)
\n> Thakhek \/ Nakornopanom border (Thailand)
\n> Densavanh \/ Lao Bao border (Vietnam)
\n> Second Friendship Bridge (Thailand)
\n> Vang Tao \/ Song Mek border (Thailand)
\n> Nong Nok Khiene \/ tra Preng Kriene (Cambodia)<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a0\ufe0f In the context of COVID-19, the authorities recommend obtaining an e-visa<\/strong> to avoid contact on arrival.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u23f1 When should I apply for an e-Visa?<\/a><\/h3>
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You must apply for an e-Visa at least 4 days before your arrival<\/strong>. If you are arriving a long way away, we will accept applications but will send you your e-Visa when it is available (about a month before your arrival).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u2753 What types of visa are available for Laos?<\/a><\/h3>
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We can help you obtain a tourist e-visa for Laos. For other travel purposes, you can contact the embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u23f3 How long is the e-Visa valid for?<\/a><\/h3>
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The e-Visa allows you to stay one maximum of 30 days<\/strong> on the spot. Once the e-Visa has been issued, you have 60 days to re-enter the country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\u23e9 Want to extend your e-Visa?<\/a><\/h3>
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If you want to stay in Laos for more than 30 days, you will need to extend your visa on the spot, before the visa expires of course. This will take around\u00a02 US $ per day<\/strong>Alternatively, you can cross the border and buy a visa valid for 30 days at 30 US $.<\/p>\n

Extensions are only available at the immigration posts in Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83e\uddf3 Can I travel to Laos with an e-visa for tourism and\/or business purposes?<\/a><\/h3>
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The e-visa issued allows you to travel for tourism purposes only. If you wish to travel for any other reason, you can contact an embassy.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83d\udeb8 Does the e-Visa also apply to minors?<\/a><\/h3>
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Yes, minors also need an e-Visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83e\uddd2 Do I need to apply for an exit permit for my child?<\/a><\/h3>
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If a minor leaves French territory without a legal guardian, he or she must be in possession of an AST (authorisation to leave the country). This document can be requested online, and must be completed by one of the holders of parental authority. When travelling, this form must be accompanied by a copy of the identity document of the legal guardian.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAuthorisation to leave the country<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf2 Would you like to visit Myanmar during your trip?<\/a><\/h3>
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To travel to Myanmar, you will need a Burma visa<\/a>. The e-Visa will allow you to stay for a maximum of 28 days. You can also make your request here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i>\ud83d\udc8a Which vaccinations are compulsory for Laos?<\/a><\/h3>
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No vaccinations are compulsory<\/strong> but the authorities advise :<\/p>\n