How to get a Laos visa from Togo

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.

On the whole, 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.

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.

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Laos: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.