Laos visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore will be granted visa-free entry to Laos, for a duration of stay up to 30 days. 
  • Indonesia citizens travelling to Laos must possess a valid passport throughout their duration of visit.
  • Indonesians must also ensure that their passports are duly stamped when crossing borders into Laos. Not having a legitimate entry stamp could lead to an arrest or hefty fine.
  • Intending visitors coming to Laos must provide vaccination certificates against  Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever. 
  • The common electric 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.
  • There is no time difference between Jakarta, Indonesia and Laos.
  • Choices of transportation in Laos including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
  • Foreigners are not allowed to bring in/out more than US$12, 000 worth of cash. Due to the government’s policy to promote the Lao currency, commercial banks are not allowed to sell USD and would only sell the local currency.
  • Visitors can exchange for the local currency at commercial banks or private money exchange outlets in the country.
  • Laos official and national currency is Lao kip (K).
  • The official language of Laos is called Lao while French Language is the most widely spoken language in Laos.
  • Theravada Buddhism is the predominant religion of Laos and almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
  • The estimated flight duration from Jakarta, Indonesia to Laos is 3 hours, 50 minutes.
  • Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate. The country is sensitive to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
  • The common delicacy in Laos is the sticky rice traditionally eaten using fingers, people eat together as a family, sitting on the floor and sharing a few dishes.
  • The commonest delicacy in Laos is called larb, a spicy mixture of marinated meat or fish that is sometimes raw with a variable combination of herbs, greens, and spices.
  • In Laos, sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the people.
  • Newspapers in Laos are written in French and English language.
  • The biggest tourist attraction in Laos 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. 
  • Indonesians visiting Laos are reminded to remain vigilant and take precautions against petty crimes, including pick-pocketing and snatch theft.
  • Photographing, trespassing into military-controlled or unauthorised areas are prohibited and will result in arrest or detention.
  • Sexual relationships between foreign and Laotian nationals are highly prohibited, except when the two parties have been married in accordance with Lao family law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some good souvenirs to buy when visit Laos?

Handicrafts abound; wood carvings, silk scarves and silk fabric, (you can even have a Lao skirt made by a local tailor if you have a few days), silver items, weaving,  and jeobong (spicy paste famous in Luang Prabang)


Are people allowed to talk to the monks?

Yes, most are very happy to get the chance to talk with visitors as it helps them practice their English but Women are never allowed to touch the monks, and should not even sit next to them or too near to them


How can I help the local people?

Buying things at the local markets and staying at family-run guesthouses is a good way to start, but you might also want to contact a school and see if they need anything that you could bring in lieu of a donation


Is Laos a safe country to travel?

Yes, Laos is a safe place for travel and many find it much safer than their hometowns in the west