Please can an American advise,

Have 46 US $ in notes, left over from last USA Visit in 2003......... 1 x 10$ 1x 5$ and rest are 1 $ notes.

As I am thinking of Visiting Laos thought maybe could use them for the 35$ Visa, but are they still current ?

+ would Laos Immigration take 20 x 1 $ notes ?

having a sort out, forgot I had them, or could have used them years ago, feel sure my memory was not that bad 9 years ago

Is your leftover 'crisp and unpolluted'?

Can't tell you, how they would like 20 x 1 US$ bills (probably ), but did read about, that they need to be from 1996/7.or younger

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

Thanks, yes, just wondering if I could use up the US $ I've had for years ? maybe in shops there ?

I've had U.S. bills get funky on me. What I did was hang them on a laundry tree in the sun and spray them lightly with air freshener. It worked to make them look (and smell) OK.

In Bangkok and at the airport it seems easiest to exchange money. I've had problems with banks, on the other hand, not wanting bills which were small denomination and not new/crisp looking. Alternatively, you could exchange THB for USD before you leave town and head to Laos.

Thanks, yes, just wondering if I could use up the US $ I've had for years ? maybe in shops there ?

Whenever I've been to Laos (and Cambo) it's been a struggle to get enough small $ bills in-country for everyday use. Get some fresh $10's and 20's for the border and big purchases. Those $1's and $5 will come in very handy as long as they are in good condition. Maybe try ironing them?

You really don't want a wallet full of Kip.

The notes are current enough to use yes.

You've probably heard the visa fee for Lao is US$35 or 1,500b -- do the math.

I would think it's best to be sure you have the proper USD, the rate for buying $ is will definitely be cheaper than having to pay the 1,500b. Once in Lao get rid of the old bills notes for kip.