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Do you need USD for the Lao visa at Chiang Khong, or are other currencies acceptable?

Lao Visa Chiang Khong Currency Requirements Border Crossing Expats in Thailand

Nov 30, 2023

a year ago

Laurence **********

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Not sure haven't been there for many years. Do you absolutely need USD for the Lao visa at Chiang Khong? Border bounce only!

Thanks 🙏

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The discussion addresses whether USD is needed for obtaining a Lao visa at the Chiang Khong border. It was clarified that Thai Baht and Euros are acceptable alternatives.

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Laurence **********

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a year ago

Laurence **********

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Thanks for the information 😁

a year ago

Steve *******

Thai Baht is fine

a year ago

Richard *********

@Steve ******

yea if you want over pay

a year ago

Steve *******

@Richard ********

Not really. USD is fine if you've got it but by the time you've bought Dollars and paid the fees it barely makes any difference.

a year ago

Laurence **********

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@Steve ******

Thanks

a year ago

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Laurence **********

Daniel ************

thb , euro ok

a year ago

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Daniel ************

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