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What is the current Laos Departure tax and what currencies can it be paid in?

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January 25, 2024

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Nigel **************

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Hi there. How much is the Laos Departure tax now? Can it be paid in baht or dollars?  Cheers

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The current Laos Departure tax is 40 baht, and it can be paid in baht when leaving by land to Thailand. There was a mention of a 10 USD tax as well, but it appears that for overland travel, the local currency suffices. Some travelers have reported not being charged the tax during their departure.

Gray ******

They charge to leave? WTF

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Nigel **************

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well they're supposed to but I wasn't asked this morning. 😉

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Steve *******

It's 40bt and can be paid in baht, leaving by land to Thailand

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Phil ******

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here you go from Google

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Damo ***********

make him work a little for his answer 💪🏼

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Phil ******

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easy to find no work mister 😅🤣😅🤣

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Nigel **************

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in the end paid nothing this morning

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Phil ******

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excellent.....you took border run tour? If so all included

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