Capital

Vientiane

Currency

Kip

Exchange Rate (per £)

13205

Getting Cash

No ATMs. Visa cards in cities for cash exchanges. Take some $

Embassy - Phone

(856) (21) 413606

Embassy - Address

PO Box 6626, Vientiane - all staff are in Bankok

Visa Needed?

yes

Visa cost

£25

Letter of introduction needed

no

Visa at border?

not advisable

Where to get visa

Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, China

Visa order processing

up to a week

Visa length

30 days

Visa notes

easy up to 30 days

Land borders

Cambodia:
- Voen Kham
China:
- Boten
Thailand:
- Huay Xai
- Vientiane (friendship bridge)
- Thakhek
- Savannakhet
- Vang Tao
Vietnam:
- Lao Bao
- Cau Treo