Visa for staying in Laos ?

[astrid]

Hi !

Anybody got any info about how long I can stay in Laos
what kind of Visa do they give you ?

In case one has to stay out of Thailand after 180 day´s.

Any info ?

Bo.

[RALPHCUSENS]

Yes Astrid,

You receive a 30 day tourist visa on entry, this can be extended at the tourist police offices, ONLY in Vientiane, at a cost of 2 Dollars US per day up to a max of 90 days, then you must leave the country, and then re-enter, and the process starts again,.

I done this for a period of almost 5 years, with no problems.

[astrid]

Thanks for info !

Any suggestion how to find a good place to stay at,
apartment not to expensive.

Bo.

[wazza]

Ha ha , Doing a visa run from Lao to Thailand, round the corner and back in again. Sounds familiar. Duty free wont be a bonus ??

[rufus]

Your visa is for 30 days. As Ralph says, this can be extended. How much do you want to spend on accommodation? Apartment style accomodation is expensive. How about a nice guesthouse wtih large rooms and a pool for $30 a night? Try Villa Manoly.

[MrMud]

Has anyone here ever heard of a multiple entry visa for Laos?

This would be for someone wanting to cross the border frequently, and not staying in Laos more than about a week at a time.

Thanks
MrMud

[rufus]

multiple entry visa for Laos?

No such beast. You can get a business visa for about $500 per year if you have a sponsor or a decent fixer.