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assport/Visa
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| Passports |
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Passport with at least six months remaining validity required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
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Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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Tourist, Business: Eur;50 (including service and document fees). Families may only be charged Eur;50 per family if all living at the same address,
and same surname is indicated on passports.
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Validity starts from day of entry into Laos. Tourist/Business: 30 days (can be extended twice in Vientiane for 30 days ). Visas must be used within three months of being issued.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy) or an officially recognised tour operator. A visa valid for Laos can also be obtained from travel agencies in Bangkok (Thailand)
or on arrival (at most points of entry, but it is recommended that one is obtained before arrival). Visas are issued on arrival
at 14 international checkpoints throughout Laos, including Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport and (Wattay) Vientiane International
Airport for stays of 15 days and costs US$30. For further details, contact the nearest embassy (see Contact Addresses).
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Three.
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ontact Addresses
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| Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA) |
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PO Box 3556, Lane Xang Avenue, Hadsady, Chanthaboury, Vientiane, Laos
Tel: (21) 212 251/248.
Website: www.tourismlaos.gov.la or www.ecotourismlaos.com
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| Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in France |
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74 Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (01) 4553 0298.
Opening hours for visa enquires and applications: Mon-Fri 0900-1200.
Website: www.laoparis.com
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| Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic in the USA |
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2222 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 6416.
Website: www.laoembassy.com
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ealth
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Any treatment must generally be paid for in cash. Health insurance is essential and should include cover for air evacuation.
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* Not required for Vientiane.
** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from infected areas.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
18 Feb Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
22 Mar Day of the People’s Party.
13-15 Apr* Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
1 May Labour Day.
2 May Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 Jun Children’s Day.
30 Jul Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
22 Sep Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Pathet Lao Day.
20 Jan Army Day.
7 Feb Chinese New Year.
8 Mar International Women’s Day.
22 Mar Day of the People’s Party.
13-15* Apr Lao New Year (Pi Mai).
1 May Labour Day.
20 May Buddha Day (Vesak).
1 Jun Children’s Day.
Jul** Khao Pansa (Buddhist Fast begins).
13 Aug Lao Issara (Day of the Free Laos).
Sep** Bouk Ok Pansa (Buddhist Fast ends).
12 Oct Day of Liberation.
2 Dec National Day.
*Variations may occur.
** Dates to be confirmed.
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