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How much is the Laos visa on arrival?

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Jun 25, 2025

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How much is the on arrival Laos visa, ty.

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The cost of the Laos visa on arrival varies based on currency and condition of the bills. It is approximately USD $40 or 1700-2000 baht. It is recommended to pay in pristine US dollars to avoid discrepancies with exchange rates, especially since Thai baht may not always be accepted.

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David *******

40usd or 1700 baht

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Raymond ********

What it cost for New Zealander

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Brad **********

30 usd I believe

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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.

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regency insurance company.

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Allan *******

Thanks I appreciate your help as long as your not one of their sales team in holidays in Thailand . 😁

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Sunny *****

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no. I took out a policy with them this year.

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Benjamin ********

Yeah and they also charge for a passport photo.

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Franco *********

All'incirca 50€

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Bob **********

Use US$ you’ll save money

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Wannikea *********

Cheaper to bring perfect USD bills than using Thai baht. Depending on your passport $40

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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

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Jacob ************

1700baht

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James *******

I think it was $40 last time

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Garrett ***********

2000 baht

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