@Cereal
Canadian expat in Laos
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Canadian
Speaks English, French, beginner Laos
Registration: 18 May 2017
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Newbie In Laos looking for advice to settle in Salavan. by Malcolm1804
Hi to one and all. My name is Malcolm, I'm from Halifax West Yorkshire in the UK. My former trade was Joiner/Kitchen fitter and I still do a bit when I am able. I am hoping to move and settle In Salavan with my long term girlfriend, a native of ...
40+ years ago? Were there any falangs here then that weren't connected to an NGO or an embassy? My friend has lived here as a private businessman since 1985 and I've never met anyone who has lived here longer than that. Read More
Newbie In Laos looking for advice to settle in Salavan. by Malcolm1804
Hi to one and all. My name is Malcolm, I'm from Halifax West Yorkshire in the UK. My former trade was Joiner/Kitchen fitter and I still do a bit when I am able. I am hoping to move and settle In Salavan with my long term girlfriend, a native of ...
I've been here 15 years and married 13. If I had to do it over again, I would not settle in Laos. Vietnam is a better country if you like SE Asia. It sounds harsh but this is my opinion. A bit of background: I've lived in 5 countries on 3 ... Read More
Newbie In Laos looking for advice to settle in Salavan. by Malcolm1804
Hi to one and all. My name is Malcolm, I'm from Halifax West Yorkshire in the UK. My former trade was Joiner/Kitchen fitter and I still do a bit when I am able. I am hoping to move and settle In Salavan with my long term girlfriend, a native of ...
What citizenship does your girlfriend have? If she is Lao note that (a) Laos does not recognize duel citizenship and (b) you must have a legally recognized marriage certificate to live together. The marriage certificate can be certified by Lao ... Read More
Getting married in Laos by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Laos or who are about to get married in Laos to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Laos? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Getting married in Laos is a long and kind of complicated affair. It takes about a year with a ton of red tape to go through. It will save you a load of headaches and frustration if you hire a lawyer or firm to do the running around for you. My ... Read More
Online visa by stumpy
The Lao govt have recently introduced an online evisa. It is easy to use and takes 3 days to have it emailed to you. There is a dedicated evisa line at immigration to which you present your passport and approval letter. This service is only ...
Thanks for the information. As an aside, "obviates", awesome word! Read More
Marriage with Lao Citizen by camiltuason
Hi guys! I'm seeking help regarding marriage with a Lao citizen? Me and my boyfriend would like to get married in Laos and in my country but we don't know what are the requirements we need to obtain. I checked Philippine embassy webpage but ...
If your boyfriend is Lao tell him to go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and they will tell him what you need to do. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
Hi Stumpy, I will be able to pick up my SP B3 spouse visa tomorrow. Step 3 has been completed and the monies have all been paid. Step 1 = $30 Steps 2 & 3 = 1,320,000 x 2 = 2,640,000 kip Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
However, the total price for doing all the work yourself is close to $400. If one can afford the extra $100 I would recommend hiring that agency. Like most dealings with bureaucracy here in Laos, it's time consuming and frustrating. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
Well, that is a welcome bit of news, but it is logical. Now that Thailand seems to have lifted the absurd 2 trips per year via land crossing, things may get back to normal. Thank you Stumpy. Good news. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
I'm not sure what RDK is but my wife and I have just submitted the paperwork for Step 2. This should give me the Stay Permit then Step 3 changes the SP-B3 Single Entry visa to a 1 year visa which you say is definitely multi-entry. Is this ... Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
Laos people can travel between Laos and Thailand without hassle. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
I don't think so. but I am not 100% sure. It would be very nice if it is. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
It's a 1 year visa that needs to be renewed every year. I am pretty certain that you do not have to go through the entire process again. It's like getting a new stamp in your Stay Permit thing I am sure. Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
No, no problems at all. You need to pick up a document at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and get the documents together as in the information I posted before. Going across the bridge is normal. The immigration guy that I dealt with at the bridge ... Read More
Spouse Visa by stumpy
It seems that the Lao Govt have at last agreed to a new spouse visa. The previous spouse visa was for expats coming to Laos to stay with family in Laos. No work allowed. The new visa allows work. The new visa is done in 3 parts. Spouse ...
My wife and I are on step 2. After step 1 when you have crossed the bridge and came back with your spouse visa paper you have to pay what is the normal fee for your country. It is best to pay in US$. They charge you more if you pay in baht or kip. ... Read More