requirements for crossing into laos

[danoli49]

Going to Laos.

Crossing the friendship bridge at Nong khai. 

1. do they still need the covid test on the laos side?

2. How much is the visa. Ill be there a week

 

thanks in advance

 

 

[Tigerbay]

1. No Covid test needed.

2. Lao Visa $40

[danoli49]

thanks

[The Old Bull]

14 hours ago, Tigerbay said:

1. No Covid test needed.

2. Lao Visa $40

Canada more expensive, Japan and Switzerland free.

[persimmon]

Cheaper to pay in $ than Baht . Just check that the $ bills are in good condition - they sometimes reject damaged or marked notes .

[Rinato]

How many days I will get on my reentry in Thailand by land from Laos?

30 or 45?

 

Thanks anyone

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, Rinato said:

How many days I will get on my reentry in Thailand by land from Laos?

30 or 45?

 

Thanks anyone

Until March 31st you will get a 45 day visa exempt entry.

[danoli49]

the last time I did this trip in September 2022. i was charged 50USD for a Laos visa. I am a Uk national. Seems to be a bit of an arbitrary figure?  Be nice to pay the correct amount????

[VocalNeal]

11 minutes ago, danoli49 said:

i was charged 50USD for a Laos visa.

That is the government published amount. https://laoevisa.gov.la/fee-calculator

[nana kid]

Just came back from Laos trip                              $40.00 USD     or Thai Baht                Cash only

[BritTim]

3 hours ago, danoli49 said:

the last time I did this trip in September 2022. i was charged 50USD for a Laos visa. I am a Uk national. Seems to be a bit of an arbitrary figure?  Be nice to pay the correct amount????

 

3 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

That is the government published amount. https://laoevisa.gov.la/fee-calculator

 

3 hours ago, nana kid said:

Just came back from Laos trip                              $40.00 USD     or Thai Baht                Cash only

If you acquire your Lao visa through the e-visa site, it costs more than if you get the visa on arrival, or get the visa from a Lao embassy. The trade off for the increased price is that (as long as you are arriving at a point of entry that allows the e-visa) it saves time at the border and space in your passport.