Laos visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Mali intending to visit Laos can obtain a visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
  • The facility for an electronic visa is also opened for Mali citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Mali citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of the visit to Laos.
  • Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificates are 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 4 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
  • Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
  • The official language of Laos is called Lao and 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.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Laos is 15 hours, 20 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 the main staple food in Laos which also has cultural and religious significance its 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 ordnance 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.

Is Laos a poor country?

Landlocked Laos is one of the world's few remaining communist states and one of East Asia's poorest. But despite economic reforms, the country remains poor and heavily dependent on foreign aid. Most Laotians live in rural areas, with around 80% working in agriculture mostly growing rice.

Is Laos a safe country?

Laos is a safe place for independent travel, and many find it much safer than their hometowns in the west. There are occasional reports of petty theft, and the occasional bag snatching, but these can be avoided by being cautious with your belongings.

What is Laos known for?

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

Is Laos dangerous?

Laos is not a dangerous country and Vientiane is safer than most Western capitals. Gang violence and sexual assault of travellers is virtually unheard of. That said, Laos is still a developing country; widespread poverty and lack of infrastructure mean the roads are dangerous and petty theft can occur.

What should I wear in Laos?

Laos is very traditional and body-revealing clothes should be avoided. Pack light, as it is easy and cheap to get clothes laundered. The tropical monsoon climate means it is humid and hot all year round; lightweight, loose-fitting clothes in natural fibres such as cotton, silk or linen will keep you cooler.