Do Vietnamese need a visa to enter Laos?

Which countries Vietnamese can go without visa?

Okay, so there was this time, 2018, right? I was planning a trip. Ugh, visas. Headache! I wanted to just go, you know? Not deal with paperwork.

I remembered reading somewhere about visa-free places for Vietnamese passport holders. Let me quickly google it again to ensure its correct in 2024.

Turns out, it’s a whole list! Wow, some spots let you chill for a decent amount of time.

• Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 3 months – that’s like a whole season! Imagine escaping winter there. Seriously tempting.
• Brunei and Oman: 14 days – short and sweet! Maybe for a quick getaway.
• Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand: 30 days – Southeast Asia’s calling, honestly! So many options for a month-long adventure. I’ve been to Thailand; the food is amazing! Need to go back soon.
• Chile and Panama: 90 days – Three months in South America sounds absolutely amazing!
• Cook Islands: 31 days. I’ve never even heard of it, but maybe I should look into it.
• Dominica: 21 days – Another exotic spot I’d like to explore!
• Kyrgyzstan and Samoa: 60 days – Two months could be long enough to feel the vibe.

It’s kinda amazing, isn’t it? So many places! Okay, off to plan my next trip… or maybe two.

Which countries need a visa to Laos?

Ugh, visa stuff. So annoying. Laos, right? I’m going in 2024. Need to check this.

Visa on arrival is great. Most Westerners, it seems, get it. Aussies, Americans, Canadians…easy peasy. Europe too, mostly.

But then…the list. The dreaded list.

• Afghanistan – no way.
• Algeria – nope.
• Bangladesh – definitely not.
• So many African countries. Cameroon, Congo, Chad… Seriously?
• Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana – all need prior visas.

This is ridiculous. Why? It’s like they’re deliberately excluding a huge swathe of the world.

My friend went last year, she’s from the UK. Easy visa on arrival for her. Jealous!

Wait, did I add that list? It’s so long. Middle East too; Jordan, Lebanon, Syria. Yikes. South Asia: Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka…

Seriously frustrating! Do they even need this?

I’m spending ages on this, probably could have booked flights already. Why so complicated? Just make it simple! 2024 will be so much better. Less bureaucracy. Or maybe not.

Some countries in the list include those known for their economic status or political climates. I need to double-check all this though. The exact requirements are on the Laotian embassy website, I think.

Can I get a visa on arrival for Laos?

Yeah, Laos visa on arrival, no prob. Most places. Thirty days, boom. Need more time? Sixty extra days, immigration office, Vientiane. E-visa too, some spots. That website, laoevisa,gov.la… check it out. My buddy Mark, he overstayed his visa by, like, five days last year. Total pain, had to pay a fine, like, ten bucks a day. Held him up at the airport for, like, an hour. Don’t be like Mark. Also, my passport, it expires in like two years, almost forgot. Gotta renew that thing. Landed in Luang Prabang last summer, beautiful. Visa on arrival, super easy. Got some kip at the airport ATM. Kip, that’s their money. Anyways, Laos is great. Check out Vang Vieng, tubing.

• Thirty-day visa on arrival at most entry points.
• Extendable up to 60 days at the immigration office in Vientiane.
• E-visa option available at selected entry points.
• Overstaying your visa = fines. About $10 per day.
• Website: laoevisa.gov.la
• Luang Prabang: Easy visa on arrival experience. Airport ATM for local currency (kip).
• Vang Vieng: Popular spot for tubing.

Is there a visa on arrival in Laos?

Laos visa. Arrival possible. Thirty days. Extendable. Sixty more. Immigration office. Vientiane. E-visa option. Some ports. Check the official site. Bureaucracy. A necessary evil. Or is it? laoevisa.gov.la. Your gateway. To more stamps. More experiences. Perhaps.

• Visa on arrival: Yes, at select entry points.
• Duration: 30 days initially.
• Extension: Up to 60 additional days.
• E-visa: Available at some ports.
• Website: laoevisa.gov.la (always best to confirm).

Thirty days. Enough? Never enough. Time. A human construct. Still, visas exist. Laos. Beautiful place. Worth the hassle. Maybe. Remember the official website. Important. Don’t get stuck. Anywhere. Especially not in bureaucracy. It’s a sticky web. Spun from red tape. And boredom. Good luck.

How much is a visa for Vietnam?

Vietnam visa? Oh, that ol’ thing. It’s like trying to catch a greased pig at a county fair. But here’s the scoop, simpler than my Aunt Mildred’s fruitcake recipe!

• E-visa: One-way ticket to pho heaven is a measly $25. Fancy a return trip (or wanna stay longer)? That’ll be $50. Cheaper than therapy, tbh.

• Gotta Enter Right: Not just any back door will do. They have a fancy list of approved entry points. Like a VIP club but for border crossings. Find the approved list, or you’ll be stuck outside, munching banh mi and crying.

• Think of it like this: Single entry, it’s like dating once. Multiple entry, you’re practically married to Vietnam.