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How much is the Laos visa on arrival?

Jun 25, 2025
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Sunny *****
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How much is the on arrival Laos visa, ty.
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The cost for a Laos visa on arrival seems to vary, with comments indicating prices of 1700 baht and around $40 USD as common estimates. It is advised to use pristine US dollar banknotes instead of Thai baht, as individual officers may not accept other currencies, and payment in USD is typically cheaper. Additionally, travelers should be prepared for a passport photo requirement.
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Allan *******
I am from UK and not long arrived on retirement visa.Anyone any good health insurance recommendations ? As you know as well as I do that so many will take your money but are expensive and slow to pay out.
Benjamin ********
Yeah and they also charge for a passport photo.
Franco *********
All'incirca 50€
Bob **********
Use US$ you’ll save money
Wannikea *********
Cheaper to bring perfect USD bills than using Thai baht. Depending on your passport $40
Dca *****
USD $40 US Dollars is the price for Lao Visa on Arrival (Lao VoA) and the cash currency should be pristine (clean, "new") banknotes, because the Thai Baht equivalent price will not be determined by current exchange rates, and, honestly, up to each individual officer whether they will take Thai Baht or other currency instead of pristine US Dollars, with an exception for China and Vietnam where their stated Lao VoA price is USD $20
Jacob ************
1700baht
James *******
I think it was $40 last time
Garrett ***********
2000 baht
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