@Michael *******

yes

@Albert *******

no more VOA or tourist visas to Laos since march 2020

All visas must be picked up at Lao consulate in bkk, khon khen or chiang mai

@Amy ******

both ok

@Stuart ********

Both ok: Wattay VTE airport or land border @ Nong Khai but a request for entry must be requested first (Certificate of entry)

pm if you need more info too long to post here…

@Stuart ********

Wattay VTE airport or land border @ Nong Khai but a request for entry must be requested first (Certificate of entry)

pm if you need more info too long to post here

Going to Laos for a week end per your post not practical:

UPDATE on travel to Laos from /2022

There are now two ways of entering Laos:

1. Under the new Lao Green zone Scheme, travel is limited to tours & green zones. (See Q&A below)

The tourist e-visas provided are NOT transferable to multiple entry with stay permit.

You must register with a green zone tour agency to arrange all of your trip as a tourist (There is still no Visa on arrival since March 2020)

From January 1st 2022 you arrive at a pre-arranged quarantine hotel and as part of an approved tour group. You will be tested for covid and have to wait for the negative result. You then ‘quarantine’ as a mobile group only visiting approved locations and accommodations for 14 days. Further travels are restricted as well.

/12/mofa-proposes-easing-visa-restrictions-for-entrance-to-laos/

2. COE (certificate of entry) & multiple entry visa which we can process for you.

With this procedure you are free to stay or work and travel where you want, visa is extendable 3, 6 or 12 months

3 weeks to process if existing visa, 4-5 weeks if no valid visa and full vaccination + 14 day quarantine (check with your employer for exemptions) are mandatory

Therefore if you wish to work or stay long term anywhere in Laos and go in and out of the country then the COE + visa request are needed.

—— Green zone Q&A for tourism only ——

The green zone travel entry option is still in the process of training and refining all the rules and restrictions for travelers during the 3 phase reopening process (Q1, Q2 & Q3 2022)

However, there are 3 things you should keep in mind:

(1) Reopening program focuses on tourism purpose only.

(2) All places you visit need to be included in the safety list and certified by the government.

(3) Anywhere you go, you need to go with the tour guide and driver. You cannot go out and wave down any drivers on the street and go with them.

Here are some questions that we usually have from the travelers.

1. Can I come to Laos to work or live based on tourism scheme?

>> The answer is a big "NO". The program is for tourism purpose only. If you plan to come to Laos to work or live, you need to come based on the COE + visa program. Contact us for more detail.

2. Can I visit my partners at their office?

>> No you cannot. That said, any place you visit need to be included in the safety list and certified by the government, those places are mainly tourist attractions. No office can be included in the program during this period.

3. Can I visit the embassy?

>> The answer is the same as the question #2. No embassy is certified to receive tourists at their building.

4. Can I visit my husband / wife at their house?

>> The same answer as #2 and #3. No private house is included in the safety list.

5. Can I go to restaurants or market by myself?

>> No, you cannot. Everywhere you go, you will be escorted by your guide and driver. Moreover, the restaurants or markets that you visit need to be included in the safety list.

6. Can I have guests visiting me at my hotel?

>> This varies by the hotel policies. Most hotels will let you have guests visiting at the hotel's restaurant or bar or reception area. Very few hotels will let you have a guest in your room.

7. Is the booking fully refundable in the event that plans change due to COVID situation or travel rules change?

>> This depends on the policy of the local tour agency , that said, at the moment, there are many things that are unsure. We recommend you buying a travel insurance that cover the loss in case of Covid situation or travel rules change