Laos visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Cape Verde intending to visit Laos can obtain a visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
  • The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Cape Verde citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Cape Verde citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit to Laos.
  • Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificate are only required for visitors.
  • The associated plug type used in Laos are Type C and A and all power sockets in the country provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.
  • Laos uses the Indochina Time zone (GMT+7) hence, Laos is 8 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
  • The official language of Laos is called Lao. The widely spoken foreign language in Laos is the French Language.
  • The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism and almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Laos is 17 hours, 2 minutes.
  • Intending visitors can get to Laos from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
  • Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate although, Laos is vulnerable to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
  • Lao food is traditionally sticky rice eaten with fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as a family, sitting on the floor and sharing a few dishes.
  • Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs.
  • The most famous Lao dish is larb, a spicy mixture of marinated meat or fish that is sometimes raw with a variable combination of herbs, greens, and spices.
  • Sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the Lao people.
  • Some of the Laos newspapers are written in French and English language.
  • The biggest tourist attraction is the Luang Prabang city which makes up a collection of golden-roofed temples, wooden houses and crumbling French provincial buildings fill the main roads of this city. 
  •  The ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, The Mekong which is Southeast Asia’s longest river and The Plain of Jars are other attractive spots available for exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a person from Laos called?

"Lao" can be used as an interchangeable word for "Laotian" when referring to a person from Laos.

Can a Laos visa be extended?

Laos offers a 30-day visa on arrival at all of its airports at land crossings. Visas may be extended twice for up to 90 days without leaving the country. Visa can be extended at the immigration office in Vientiane, which costs US$2 per day if you apply before the expiry date.

On what side of the road are cars driven in Laos?

Driving is on the right side, but it is not unusual to see Lao drivers go the wrong way down the left lane before crossing over to the right and this is a potentially dangerous situation if you are not ready for it.

Can I rent cars or motorcycles in Laos?

Chinese- and Japanese-made 100cc and 110cc step-through motorbikes can be hired for approximately 40,000K to 120,000K per day in most large centres and some smaller towns. You can try to get a Japanese bike if travelling any distance out of town. In Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Tha Khaek and Pakse, 250cc dirt bikes are available from around US$25 to US$50 per day.

It is also possible to hire a self-drive vehicle, but it might cost a little more and the driver might not even take responsibility for damages.