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Do I need a visa to enter Laos after visiting Thailand?

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Good morning group, a question: after a holiday in Thailand I will fly to Laos for a few days and then return to Thailand. Will I need entry visa for Laos or is there an exemption period like Thailand? Thank you very much

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Buongiorno gruppo, una domanda: dopo un periodo di vacanza in Thailandia andrò in aereo in Laos per qualche giorno e quindi rientrerò in Thailandia. Avrò bisogno di un visto d'ingresso per il Laos o c'è un periodo di esenzione come la Thailandia? Grazie mille

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The need for a visa to enter Laos depends on your nationality. Many passport holders require a visa, which can be purchased on arrival at the airport or applied for in advance online. For nationals from certain countries, such as Switzerland, there might be exemptions that allow for visa-free entry. It's recommended to check the specific requirements based on your citizenship to avoid any issues when traveling.

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Steven ***************

Depends on what Country your passport is from, Swiss no visa required, most other Countries a visa is required for Laos.

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Enzo *********

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Steven L. Daugherty Italia

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Steven ***************

Enzo Lanzone Italy is required to have a visa to enter Laos. Can apply on-line or get on arrival at airport. About $40 -45 US dollars for 30 day entry last I checked.

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Steven L. Daugherty ok grazie 👌 Quando rientro in Thailandia mi danno altri 60 giorni o 30 se cambiano la normativa, vero?

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Gianpaolo ******

In Laos dovresti pagare

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Todd ********

Laos requires a visa depending on your passport/citizenship. Get at airport or evisa (need at least 3 business days for approval)

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Marcus *******

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Todd Capron Is hhisca recent thing ? I am from the uk and have always got visa on arrival.

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Christian ********

Christian ********

normaly you get a visa on arrival. switzerland people are visa free.

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Todd ********

Todd ********

Hans-Victor Noy Noi means little in Thailand. 🤨🤣

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Todd ********

Hans-Victor Noy Wtf 🤬

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Hans-Victor *****

Todd Capron Todd.... is that an abbreviation of toddler?

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Bohdan **********

Purchase in advance. It's a pain in the ass doing it on arrival (I just did it).

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Mike *******

Mike *******

Yea. All Asia countries same same.

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Mauro ****************

Io dopo aver stato in Thailandia per 3 mesi ho fatto un salto per Lao sono stato li per 1 ora poi ho rientrato in Thailandia no non ai bisognio di visa ti fanno pagare cuando echi.

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John **********

No, you can either purchase a visa on arrival or in advance

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