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Laos

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Overview

Explore Laos...​ 

Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian country known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and scenic natural beauty.

Fun Fact: Laos was historically known as “Lan Xang,” meaning “The Land of a Million Elephants,” reflecting its cultural and historical connection to these majestic animals.

Lao Flag

10-12hrs

Average Flight Time

Vientiane

Capital City of Laos

Lao

Official Language

Lao Kip

The currency used in Laos is the Lao kip (LAK)​, which was introduced in 1952 to replace the French Indochinese piastre.  

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST +3

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, characterised by a wet season from May to October and a dry season from November to April.

Temperatures are warm year-round, ranging from 20°C in cooler months to over 35°C in hotter periods.

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Country Code: +856

Emergency Contact Numbers

 1195        1190        1191

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Laos.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip! 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Laos

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

Almost all nationalities will require an eVisa to enter Laos. To confirm the entry requirements for your child, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • eVisa

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 60 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 30 days

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Laos, Kuwait


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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.