Simply Beautiful
LAOS
Laos is a landlocked Southeast Asian country known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and scenic natural beauty.
Capital
Vientiane
Continent
Asia
Currency
Lao Kip (LAK)
Language
Lao
Time-Zone
GST +3hrs
Flight Time
10-12hrs
Did you know… Laos was historically known as “Lan Xang,” meaning “The Land of a Million Elephants,” reflecting its cultural and historical connection to these majestic animals.
THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Let the journey begin.
Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Western Asia (also known as the Middle East), each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences.
Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.
Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, characterised by a wet season from May to October and a dry season from November to April. Temperatures are warm year-round, ranging from 20°C in cooler months to over 35°C in hotter periods.
The currency of Laos is the Lao Kip (LAK), introduced in 1952 to replace the French Indochinese Piastre. Initially pegged to the US Dollar, the Kip has evolved into a non-convertible currency, reflecting the country’s unique economic path.
Parents should ensure that their child’s documents are eligible to travel to Laos and match the criteria below.
If your child has multiple passports and plans to travel with one, whilst their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!
Please check all sample documents below, and relevant official checklists to ensure specific criteria are met.
Passport Validity (Minimum):
6 months after entry into Laos
UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):
90 days after expected return to UAE
School/College NOC Required:
Yes
Parent/Guardian NOC Required:
Yes
eVisa
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Visa Type: Single Entry
Visa Fee: USD 50
Validity: 30 days
Almost all nationalities require an eVisa to enter Laos.
Click here to confirm if your child is eligible to apply for an eVisa and the associated fees.
Visit the Lao Official Government website to complete the required eVisa application form.
An eVisa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
We therefore recommend submitting the application to the Lao Embassy approximately 4-6 weeks prior to travel.
Parent/Guardian to provide:
- Child’s passport (This must be the passport they will travel on)
- Photograph of child (<6 months old)
- Contact information (home address, telephone, email)
- Access to emails
- A credit/debit card to complete payment
Parent/Guardian to request from school:
- School no objection certificate – the NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details of the accompanying teacher(s).
Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:
- Invitation letter
- Flight confirmation
- Proof of accommodation
On average, parents/guardians will receive the eVisa via email within 3 days.
Yes, we recommend that since your child is a minor travelling without you, they should carry both a copy of the eVisa/approval notice and a parent/guardian NOC (sample below).
- Laos Embassy, Kuwait
- +965 2 563 5582
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- Villa 17, Street 7, Block 122, Salwa, Kuwait City, Kuwait