Laos visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaians visiting Laos must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Laos consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • Ghanaians visiting Laos must have a passport valid for six months after arrival in Laos with sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
  • Ghanaians visiting Laos must show proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Laos such as credit cards.
  • Ghanaians visiting Laos can extend their stay for a duration of 30 days at the immigration office. Ghanaians should note that the maximum time they can extend their stay in Kenya is three months. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Laos with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Laos must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever,  rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport to Laos and may last for up to Luang Prabang, Laos and may last for up to 14 - 15  hours long.
  • Buddhism is the most widely practiced religion in Laos.
  • The current exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Laotian Kip is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 1,613.12 (LAK).
  • Because the current time zone used in Laos is the Indochina Time (GMT+7), Laos is 7 hours ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in Laos is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Boats, Buses, taxis, car rentals, and trains.
  • In Laos power plugs and sockets are of type A, B, C, E, and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • 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.
  • Laos is best visited between October and April when the weather's warm and dry throughout.  it is a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Lao phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Laos?
The official national currency in Laos is the Lao kip (K). Although only kip is legally negotiable in everyday transactions, in reality, three currencies are used for commerce: kip, Thai baht (B) and US dollars (US$).
How safe is Laos to travel to?
Laos is only relatively safe. Violent crime, such as robbery and sexual assault, occur from time to time but tourists are rarely targeted. Extreme caution is advised while in the country.
Is Laos a Schengen country?
No. Laos is not one of the 26 Schengen countries.
Where is Laos located?
Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for its mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements, and Buddhist monasteries.
Do residents of Laos speak any English?
Some Lao people are able to understand, read and talk in English but the common language is Thai.