Laos visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Laotian Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Rwanda intending to visit Laos can obtain visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
  • The facility for electronic visa is opened for Rwandans for a duration of one month.
  • Rwandans must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in the Laos.
  • Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificates 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 5 hours ahead of Rwanda.
  • Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travelers.
  • 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 and almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
  • Estimated flight time between Rwanda and Laos is 9.06 hours.
  • Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate. The country is vulnerable to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
  • Lao food is sticky rice traditionally eaten using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat together as a family, sitting on the floor and 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  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 and other attractive spots are available for exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a person from Laos called?

A person from Laos is called a Laotian.


Can I drink tap water in Laos?

No, not even the locals drink it. Visitors are advised to rely on bottled water, which is cheap and available everywhere.

Can the Laos visa be extended?

Yes. This can be done by applying for visa extensions at the immigration office in Vientiane. Visas may be extended twice for up to 90 days without leaving the country.