Laos visa requirements for Comorans

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Comorans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Comoros 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 Comoros citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Mauritius citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Laos.
  • Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificate is 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 use Indochina Time zone (GMT+7), hence, Laos is 4 hours ahead of Comoros.
  • Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
  • The official national currency in Laos is the Lao kip (K).
  • 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, almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
  • Estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Laos is 9 hours, 52 minutes.
  • 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 eaten with sticky rice using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as family-style, sitting on the floor, 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, The Plain of Jars are other attractive spots available for exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Laos?

Laos is a relatively safe country for travellers, although certain areas remain off-limits because of unexploded ordinance left over from decades of warfare. As a visitor, however, you are an obvious target for thieves (who may include your fellow travellers), so do take necessary precautions.

What is Laos known for?

Laos is famous for the Bolaven Plateau which has great scenery, ethnic villages and unexplored corners. It is probably best known for being home to some of Southeast Asia's most spectacular waterfalls including Tad Fane and Dong Hua Sao.

What is the national cuisine of Laos?

Laap is the national dish of Laos. Many of the standard dishes served around Laos are adaptations from Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese food. 

What is the climate like in Laos?

Laos has a tropical monsoon climate with a pronounced rainy season from May through October, a cool dry season from November through February and a hot dry season in March and April. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next.