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To enter the country, visitors need a passport with at least six months validity. Visa can be obtained from Lao Embassies and Consulates abroad or on arrival at the international Checkpoint. Thirty-day visas are available in advance of arrival from Lao Embassies and consulates abroad. This can be done in several ways through a tour company recognized by the Lao PDR from Lao Embassies or Consulate in countries such as: Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Cuba, PR of China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, DPR of Korea, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, USA and Vietnam. The visa fee varies from between US$8- 42 depending on the agreement with the various governments. It is also possible to obtain a Visa-on-Arrival at the following international checkpoints:

• China (Mohan) - Luang Namtha Province (Boten)
• Thailand (Chiang Khong) - Bokeo Province (Houay Xay)
• Thailand (Nong Khay) -Vientiane Capital (Friendship Bridge)
• Thailand - Xayabouly Province (Nam Heuang Friendship Bridge)
• Thailand (Nakhon Phanom) - Khammouane Province (Thakhaek)
• Thailand (Moukdahan) - Savannakhet Province (Friendship Bridge II)
• Thailand (Chong Mek) - Champasak Province (Vang Tao)
• Vietnam (Nam Kanh) - Xieng Khouang Province (Nong Haet)
• Vietnam (Kao Cheo) - Bolikhamxay (Nam Phao)
• Vietnam (Lao Bao) - Savannakhet Province (Dene Savanh)
• Wattay International Airport (Vientiane capital)
• Pakse International Airport (Champasak Province)
• Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)

Travelers who already have a visa may enter Laos from Cambodia at Veun Kham. Visa extensions are possible and best handled by one of the many tour companies in Vientiane, Luang Prabang or Pakse.
With the enactment of the ASEAN Tourism Agreement, ASEAN nations are moving towards establishing a visa-free tourism zone for ASEAN nationals. Citizens of ASEAN countries should check with the Lao Embassy as to whether or not a visa is required to enter Laos.

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