People used to say that you should change to $ and not use thai baht when buying a Laos visa because it costs much more to use baht. What is the situation like today ?

i could add that I have bought Laos visas two times recently. First time I payed 2.000, the second time 1500. Both in the Mukhdahan / Sawannakhet crossing. Yes, not same

It is $30 to $42 dependent upon nationality or 1500 baht. On weekends and after normal working hours they will charge an overtime fee of $1. In baht it is often 100 baht.

You need to have the correct amount or they may make it difficult.

See: http://www.laos-guide-999.com/visa-on-arrival.html

30 dollars last week i pay 1070b for have 30d much better than 1500b

$30 is cheaper. Also make sure you have ultra crisp notes, preferably 3 x $10.

As with Thailand they get very fussy if any of the notes are creased, written on, torn or otherwise damaged.

It was 20$ bill . When did it go up?

It was 20$ bill . When did it go up?

If you are form China it is $20.

It has been the same for many years. When I did my first crossing back in 2002 I think it was the same. I paid 1500 baht then but that was real close to the $35 it would of cost me back then.

Hello,

Just check this out.

http://www.immigration.gov.la/visa.html

Its either US$35 or 1500 Baht . Last week I paid about 1300B for $US 35

Hello,

Just check this out.

http://www.immigration.gov.la/visa.html

OK

Please explain the point you are attempting to make.

You will pay much more in Thai baht. If you use U.S. dollars make sure they are new. If they refuse at the border hide your Thai baht and tell them all you have is 1000 baht or $35 American dollars. Tell them the choice is yours.

You'll save the equivalent of 2-300 Baht, depending on your nationality, by presenting USD at the border, but make sure the notes are in decent condition.

Still much better to pay in USD, just went two weeks ago, visa on arrival fee varies depending on nationality, I usually just take 50 USD and spend the rest in Laos as they accept them everywhere.

Thank you all.

Everybody seems to agree that I was ...................... when the man made me pay 2000.

If your $ notes exceed the fee them gives you change in dollars

You will pay much more in Thai baht. If you use U.S. dollars make sure they are new. If they refuse at the border hide your Thai baht and tell them all you have is 1000 baht or $35 American dollars. Tell them the choice is yours.

I would have thought the choice is theirs - it is their country. So what are you going to do if they refuse entry?

Use link above to see fee for your country & have exact money in USD before go & also have form printed & filled in & with pics.

Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfSXpfMzB4aGltdDQ/view?usp=sharing

Hand it in & job done with no hassle or extra costs arising