@snikrep65
New Zealander expat in Laos
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Registration: 09 December 2021
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Visa for Laos by eakchalermkiat
It possible to get a long term Visa in Laos ?
I have been in Laos now for 17 years so yes there is. However it is easier if you are married but you dont have to be. An agent can get you an LA-B2, which costs around $500 a year. As I am old, have been here a long lime, don't leave the country, ... Read More
Taxi and Train schedule by myajenni
Hi all,I will arrive in Vientiane and plan to catch the train to Luang Prabang. I will land friday 9/2 at 12pm and hipe to catch the train that afternoon. What are taxi fares like in Laos. What can i expect to pay per Km or from the airport to ...
The tourist area is in the center of the city close to the river. VT is a small city with a pop of 700k, which is really small. I would get touristy type advise from other farang (foreigner) guests in any G/H/hotel you stay in or, visit "southeast ... Read More
Taxi and Train schedule by myajenni
Hi all,I will arrive in Vientiane and plan to catch the train to Luang Prabang. I will land friday 9/2 at 12pm and hipe to catch the train that afternoon. What are taxi fares like in Laos. What can i expect to pay per Km or from the airport to ...
I assume th"12pm" is a miss print and you mean noon. That being correct it is not possible to get the train and get a ticket for LPB. The ticketing system is better now but it is still a shambles. My advise is to take transport to the tourist area ... Read More
Construction in Laos / Don Daeng by newMum-London
Hi everyone ! I’m looking for some advices to build a house with 3 bedrooms in Laos. We need a building company that we can trust. Do you know anyone who can manage that from A to Z ? Also we need someone who can equalize a pitch. Can ...
@newMum-London Hi I am not a builder, but if I wanted to get a house built, I would advise being on site all the time.The standard method used by expats here is to find builder who has a crew of Vietnamese.CheersChris Read More
Border Run Danang to Lao Bao & Return by OceanBeach92107
Conflicting information online as to whether or not the border crossing into Laos is open for border runs.Anyone have certain knowledge as to the status there?
Hi All my understanding is that you can apply for a visa at all international crossing points. The visa price was raised to US$40 for all except Chinese and Vietnamese. I also understand all Covid restrictions have now been cancelled. I am not a ... Read More
Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
Just a rat test apparently, and I think that goes for land crossings as well. Read More
Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
Government statement that as of 9th May visas are available at the border if you have jab certificate. Read More
Border Run Danang to Lao Bao & Return by OceanBeach92107
Conflicting information online as to whether or not the border crossing into Laos is open for border runs.Anyone have certain knowledge as to the status there?
@OceanBeach92107 I understand why it is confusing, because the government has said what it will do in the future, but not when the new rules will apply. So we are still on the old rules, which means you have to get a COF, plus tests so, simple ... Read More
Retirement in Laos by lamounarath
I am looking for some advices as foreigner even though i am original from Laos and born in Laos from Lao parents. I have Canadian Citizenship since 40+.
Hi May Check out the (Laos) government web site for visas for native Laos citizens. The rules are different than for other people. The fact that you are Hmong , or US citizens is irrelevant to the government these days. I think retrieving to Laos is ... Read More