Laos visa requirements for Tanzanians
Travel and visa requirements
Laotian Visa is not required for Tanzanians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- For a period of 30 days, citizens of Tanzania can visit Laos without a visa.
- Intending visitors can gain entry into Laos by applying for an e-visa. E-visa will take about 5 days to process.
- Tanzanians can also pay for a visa on arrival at any International Airport in Laos to gain entry into the country.
- Visitors who desire to stay longer than the 30-days validity are to apply and pay for an extension at the Laos immigration department.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The import and export of local currency are not permitted. Amounts above 2,500 USD or equivalent in foreign currency must be declared on entry or exit from the country.
- Visitors are to provide a financial statement to show that they have sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Laos, as well as an onward or return ticket.
- Visitors from Tanzania are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Prospective visitors can get to Laos from any international airport in Tanzania. These international airports can be found in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
- Kenya Airway, Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Laos.
- The estimated flight duration from Dar es Salaam to Vientiane, Laos is 18 hours, 20 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 1 day, 1 hour.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses.
- The dominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism. Other religions include Christianity, Islam, and the Bahá'í Faith.
- Lao, also known as Laotian, is the official language in Laos. it is a member of the Tai-Kadai language family. It is spoken by 3 million people in Laos.
- The official currency used in Laos is Lao kip. However, there are three currencies used for commerce, and they are kip, Thai baht (B) and US dollars (US$). Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a rainy season from May to October, a cool dry season from November to February, and a hot dry season in March and April.
- A tourist with a low budget can spend about $40 per day on expenses in Laos.
- Laos uses the Indochina Time (GMT+7), which makes Laos four hours ahead of Tanzania.
- The power and socket plug used in Laos are of Type A, B, C, E and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Popular delicacies in Laos include Kaipen (Fried Seaweed), Khao Jee (Baguette), Khao Poon (Spicy Noodle Soup), Lao Sausage and Larb (Minced Meat Salad)
- Movement in Laos is possible with taxis, car rental, bus and trucks.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laos safe for female travellers?
Laos is a safe country for women travellers, although it is necessary to be more culturally aware or sensitive when moving about the country. Laos is very safe and violence against women travellers is extremely rare.
Do I need a visa to travel to Laos?
Tanzanians do not need a visa to travel to Laos for a duration of 30 days, but can apply for an e-visa or pay on arrival at any International Airport in Laos.
Does Laos use US dollars?
Although Laos's official currency is the Kip, the US dollar is widely accepted in many transactions, so we recommend taking some US dollars in cash. Other foreign currencies can be exchanged at licensed exchange shops, or in the banks.
When is the best time to visit Laos?
The small, landlocked country of Laos is best visited between October and April when the weather's warm and dry throughout. River travel is best between November and January when high water levels make passage easy along Laos' main waterway, the Mekong River.