Q. Do I need to get a visa before visiting Laos ?
A. Not if you enter via the Friendship Bridge , Wattay ( Vientiane ) International Airport or Luang Prabang International Airport . You can also get a visa at Ban Muang Kao / Chong Mek 

Q. I have heard that it is cheaper to get a Lao visa in Bangkok - how do I do this?
A. The cost of a visa in Bangkok is about $10 cheaper in Bangkok - but by the time you get to our embassy (which is situated right out of town) and back, and then return to pick up your visa, you will have wasted a lot of time and money.  The cheapest, fastest and easiest option is to get a visa on arrival at Vientiane Airport , Luang Prabang Airport or at the Friendship bridge.

Q. I heard that you can get Visa on Arrival at the border with Thailand at Chong Mek - is this true.
A. There was a time when you could do this, but this is no longer the case.

Q. How long is a tourist visa valid for?
A. 14 days, but you may extend it for $US3 a day, at any travel agent in Vientiane .

Lao Embassies can be found in the following countries: