Current travel advisories for Laos
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
We advice caution when travelling to Laos.
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Current situation : 3 / 5
Laos is a country in Asia (South-Eastern Asia) with around 7 million citizens and a land mass of 236,800 km². We detected travel advisories from 5 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.3 / 5
Laos shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Myanmar (4.6), China (3.4), Cambodia (3.0), Thailand with (2.7) and Vietnam with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/laos
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to Xaisomboun Province due to the potential of violent incidents, such as shooting attacks (level 3 of 4).
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise increased caution to Laos due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider travel to:
Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest.
Exercise increased caution in:
Remote areas along the border with Burma due to crime.
Areas of Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Saravane, Khammouane, Sekong, Champassak, Houaphan, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, as well as along Route 7 (from Route 13 to the Vietnam border), Route 9 (Savannakhet to the Vietnam border), and Route 20 (Pakse to Saravane) due to unexploded bombs.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Laos.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/laos
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/LA
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet - Det allmänna säkerhetsläget är gott. Var försiktig i trafiken. Bekanta dig med säkerhetsarrangemangen på kryssningsfartyg. Följ väderprognoser och förbered dig på omväxlande väder.
Danger level: 2
Travel is usually safe. .
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 7 million
- Covering landmass
- 236,800 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Kip (LAK)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- LA
- Phone prefix
- +856
- Top Level Domain
- .la
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Laos (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Laos.
Is Laos safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Laos. The risk index is at 3 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Laos?
We currently know of 5 countries having issued advisories for Laos.
What countries does Laos share land borders with?
Laos shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Myanmar (4.6), China (3.4), Cambodia (3.0), Thailand with (2.7) and Vietnam with (2.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.