Asia Travel Expert - Southeast Asia Travel

Laos Travel Formalities

PASSPORT AND VISA
At least 6 month valid passport is accepted prior entering Laos. Visa is required for entry into Lao PDR. A regular tourist visa is valid for up to 30 days, and may be issued upon arrival at any land international immigration checkpoints to Laos including by air Vientiane's Wattay Airport, Luang Prabang Airport and Pakse Airport from US$18.00-US$45.00 per person subject to tourist passport holding (remember to bring a 2pcs of color photo as the same as passport size is required, application form is available at immigration counter).

 Guests may apply Lao visa at Lao embassy aboard prior traveling to Laos
Guests must obtain a copy of the visa approval before boarding the flight to Laos. If visas are needed, or if visas have already been approved, please provide Vidotour with passport and applicant details at least 10 days before the date of travel so that arrangements can be made / checked (as appropriate).

AIRPORT TAX
International Airport Tax is included all in your airticket
Domestic Airport Tax: Vidotour will absorb this tax.

DISEMBARKATION
On the plane, the passenger will be given two forms to complete. The first is an Arrival / Departure Card. This card has two parts - the immigration officer will take one part, the other must be retained for use when the passenger departs. The second form is the Customs Declaration Form. This card should be filled out before arrival at the airport.
In the airport, the passenger will get a visa application form.

VISA APPLICATION FORM
The passenger hands the completed application form with two photos and the passport to an officer. Once approved, the passport will be stamped and the passenger pays the visa fee.

IMMIGRATION
At immigration, the passenger presents their passport and immigration card. From there, passengers proceed to the luggage belt then continue on towards customs. Make sure your passport has been stamped by immigration officer before leaving the immigration counter

CUSTOMS (ARRIVAL)
The customs officer will check the completed customs form and the passport. Once he has stamped the form, the passenger will proceed towards the x-ray machine. After passing the entire luggage (including hand luggage, handbags, etc.) through the machine the passenger will be picked up by our guide.

MEET AND GREET
Asia Travel Expert's tour guide will be holding a sign board with the name of the passenger or your company logo. After meeting passengers in the arrival hall, the guide will accompany the guests to the car for transfer to the hotel.

CUSTOMS (DEPARTURE)
If you have purchased silver or antiques in neighboring countries, it is recommended you declare them at customs to avoid problems on departure. Importing firearms and drugs is strictly forbidden.

It is prohibited to remove antique items such as Buddha images and other ancient cultural artifacts from Laos. If you have already traveled in neighboring countries, you are advised to declare your valuable items to the customs to prevent any inconvenience upon departure. Anyone purchasing silver or copper items in Laos is also required to pay customs duty according to weight at the airport.