Laotian Visa is not required for Thais
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Laos is one of the countries in the Asian Continent and has its capital city at Vientiane.
- Nationals of Thailand can visit Laos for a duration of 30 days without the need for 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 permitted. Amounts above 2,000 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared on entry or exit from the country.
- Travelers visiting Laos are to provide a financial statement to show that they have sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Laos, as well as an onward or return ticket.
- ThaiAir Asia is the airline carrier that flies from Thailand to Laos.
- The estimated flight duration from Thailand to Laos is 1 hour 13 minutes and the distance is 471 km.
- 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 practiced 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. 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), which puts it on the same timezone with Thailand.
- The power and socket plug used in Laos is 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, buses, and trucks.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.