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Laos travel advice
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Laos travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Laos with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Laos - quick facts | |
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Time difference | UK +7 hours |
Language(s) | Lao |
Currency | Lao Kip |
Electricity | A + B + C + E + F plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
Visa✝ | Yes |
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Laos tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Laos weather
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The Laos weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Vientiane.
Laos travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Laos from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Laos - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Laos - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Laos - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Laos - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Laos - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Laos - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Laos.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Laos travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Laos with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Laos - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Laos - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Laos - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Laos, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Laos covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Laos with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Laos - Ministry of Health, Laos
- Coronavirus timeline in Laos - Our World in Data
Laos travel features
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Laos FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Laos including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Laos due to Covid-19?
Laos is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR or Antigen test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Ministry of Health, Laos for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Laos?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Laos. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Laos and the UK?
The time difference between Laos and the UK is UK time+7 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Laos?
The main language spoken in Laos is Lao.
What is the currency in Laos?
The currency in Laos is the Lao Kip (LAK).
Send money to Laos with World Remit*.
Which plugs are used in Laos?
Laos uses electrical plug type A + B + C + E + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Laos?
They drive on the right side of the road in Laos.
Find out more about driving in Laos with International Drivers Association*.
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