Laos visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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 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.
  • Loas uses Indochina Time zone (GMT+7), hence, Laos is 3 hours ahead of Mauritius.
  • 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 Port Louis, Mauritius to Laos is 8 hours, 49 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 travel to Laos?

Yes, Laos is a safe place for independent travel, regardless, there are occasional reports of petty theft, and the occasional bag snatching, but these can be avoided by being cautious with your belongings.