VISA REGIME
For holders of national passports and other travel documents: Visa required
For holders of diplomatic and official passports: Visa is not required for stays of up to thirty (30) days from the date of first entry
ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia holding ordinary passports are required to obtain a visa for entry into Laos. The visa can be obtained either at a Lao diplomatic or consular mission, upon arrival (visa on arrival) at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, or at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge 1. It is also possible to apply online through the official e-visa system at http://laoevisa.gov.la
In addition to obtaining a visa, travelers are required to digitally register their arrival and departure at four international border crossings (Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge 1) by filling out the Laos Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) on the website www.immigration.gov.la. The registration for departure and arrival must be completed at least three days before the trip.
SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
No social security agreement has been concluded.
USEFUL INFORMATION
HEALTH SITUATION – Health services are at a fairly low level. Health insurance is recommended. There are many cases of malaria and dengue fever in the peripheral parts of the country.
Only bottled drinking water should be used and food and beverages should be avoided in street and small restaurants.
Avoid home-made spirits and cocktails, non-licensed liquor shops and bars, due to risk of poisoning. Check if bottle seals are intact and labels well printed before consuming your drinks.
SECURITY SITUATION – Security is at an enviable level, although thefts are not uncommon (theft of purses / wallets, etc.).
TRANSPORT – Domestic air traffic is the fastest and safest way to transport to the most important tourist destinations. The road network in Laos is in pretty bad shape.
Foreigners need an international driver's license to drive motor vehicles.
OTHER INFORMATION – Hotel costs can be paid by credit cards (Visa and Mastercard), cash in local currency (kip) or foreign currency (US dollar is the dominant foreign currency). The cost of food and drinks in restaurants and shopping in shopping malls is paid in local currency.
Contact information
For consular assistance and protection while in Laos, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Myanmar (address: 114-А InyaRoad, KamayutTownship, Yangon, Myanmar) which covers Laos on a non-residential basis, via the following contact numbers: 00 951 51 52 82 and 00 951 51 52 83, and e-mail address: serbemb@yangon.net.mm.