Original document : https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos
Change description : 2024-11-29 11:33:00: New information that Laos authorities have issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky (‘Safety and security’ page). [Guidance and regulation]
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2024-11-29 11:33
New information that Laos authorities have issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-11-20 10:12
Updated information on methanol poisoning risks (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-31 09:46
Updated information on visa extensions and outdoor activities and adventure tourism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-24 11:08
Updated information about monsoon season (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-23 11:16
Updated information about monsoon season (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-20 11:05
Updated information on tropical storms (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-30 15:28
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-06-28 15:59
Information that from 1 July to 31 December visas on arrival and eVisas will be valid for 60 days and that multiple entry 60-day visas will only be available from the Lao embassy before you depart for Laos (see ‘Temporary tourist visa changes’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-03 16:32
Information that there will be traffic delays and a higher police presence in Vientiane and Laos throughout the year due to Laos hosting the ASEAN chair (See ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-14 15:55
Information on the visa extension penalty if not renewed within 90 days and that the use of E-cigarettes is illegal (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-04-03 16:38
Removal of information on Covid-19 rules and updated information on visa on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page). Addition of information about anthrax (‘Health’ page).
2023-09-01 14:37
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:40
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-02-24 11:27
Updated information on land border crossings for foreign travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-02-15 13:53
Updated information on land border crossings for foreign travellers (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-02-01 12:20
Updated information on unvaccinated Covid-19 travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-16 11:01
Updated information on exercising caution in Bokeo Province (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-11-23 10:17
Updated information on E-visas and addition of information to exercise caution in Bokeo Province (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-10-21 11:43
Reference to read the Living in Laos guide if plan to stay in Laos longer or work in Laos. (‘Summary’ page).
2022-10-03 11:16
Updated information on crime and drugs (‘Safety & Security page’) and visiting temples (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2022-08-10 11:02
Updated information on flights (Return to the UK page), visa on arrival (Entry requirements page)
2022-07-06 11:22
Updated information on drink spiking (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-07-01 10:34
Updated information on Dengue and COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Health’ pages)
2022-06-13 11:12
Updated information on travel restrictions and COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-09 11:26
Updated information following relaxation to travel restrictions and COVID-19 measures from 9 May (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-03-18 16:36
Updated information on entry requirements to Laos (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-04 17:07
Updated information on quarantine requirements for entry to Laos (‘Entry requirements’ page)