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Do you need to pay for a visa on arrival when entering Laos by bus?
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Yes, travelers from countries that require a visa to enter Laos must pay the visa fees regardless of whether they arrive by bus or by air. The entry rules and visa fees are consistent across both land borders and airports. Some nationalities, such as Filipinos, may receive a free 30-day stamp upon entry.
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Stuart ***********
can you fly to Laos and back without needing to obtain a visa for Laos..same for Cambodia
Michael ********
But a visa is much easier to get in Laos. So the payment for the entry visa is well worth it.
Stuart ***********
@Tod ********
Yep think Malay is the way to go thxTod *********
You can fly in&out of Malaysia because you don't need a visa to get in
Tod *********
No, you can't because in order for you to get stamped in and out of the country you need to buy the visa on arrival
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Ian ***************
"Citizens of the following 15 countries can visit Laos without a visa"
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Thomas ********************
I'm from one of those countries. Slight digression of possible interest to those travelling a lot: The officer stamping me into Laos was friendly and chatty (slow day.) And so I asked how many times I'd be allowed in Laos in, say, one year. He talked a bit with a colleague and then replied "3 or 4".
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ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
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Amornrat **********
Myanmar citizens free entry to Laos
Tod *********
If you're from a country that needs to BUY a visa for Lao to get in, it doesn't matter how you enter you still need to pay.
Koko ******
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free visa?Liam *****
@Hlaing **************
doesn't matter how they enter. Rules of entry and visa fees are the same at land borders and airportdKoko ******
ORIGINAL POSTERIf Filipino from Chiang Mai to Laos visa run, they should pay or free
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Koko ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you
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people from the Philippines get stamped into Lao for 30 days for free.Koko ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHow about filipino?
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