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Laos

Golden temples, the Mekong and easy living

Capital
Vientiane
Currency
Lao kip (₭) — US dollars and Thai baht also accepted
Flight from Douala
18h to 26h with stops from Douala
Time difference
GMT+7 (6h ahead of Cameroon)

A small landlocked Southeast Asian country, Laos charms with its slow pace, Buddhist temples and landscapes of rice paddies and mountains along the Mekong. For a Cameroonian, it is a peaceful, affordable destination far from the crowds: Luang Prabang, the monks' morning alms, turquoise waterfalls and the human-scale capital Vientiane. The eVisa is simple to obtain before departure.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
Allowed stay
Per visa granted (usually 30 days)
Cost
Consular fee (varies)
Processing
Several weeks

How to apply

Cameroonians can get neither the eVisa nor visa-on-arrival: you must obtain a visa in advance at a Lao embassy/consulate abroad (no Lao mission in Cameroon).

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
  • Recent digital ID photo
  • Completed online eVisa form
  • Hotel booking and itinerary
  • Proof of round-trip ticket

Good to know

  • •Cameroon is on Laos's visa-on-arrival and eVisa ineligibility list.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
480 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

600 000 FCFA–1 020 000 FCFA

No direct flight: usual stop in Bangkok or Addis Ababa then Vientiane/Luang Prabang. Often two connections, total travel time 18h to 26h.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨150 000 FCFA
🍽️90 000 FCFA
🚕72 000 FCFA
🎟️108 000 FCFA
Hostel
4 800 FCFA–10 800 FCFA
Mid-range
18 000 FCFA–36 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
54 000 FCFA–120 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
810 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Luang Prabang, UNESCO town

Wander the listed old town, its golden temples and the artisan night market.

2

Monks' morning alms (Tak Bat)

Respectfully watch the procession of orange-robed monks at sunrise.

3

Kuang Si Falls

Tiered turquoise pools, perfect for swimming and forest hikes.

4

That Luang in Vientiane

The golden stupa, Laos's national symbol, and the capital's temples.

5

Plain of Jars

Mysterious site dotted with giant stone jars, a World Heritage location.

6

Mekong cruise

Drift down the river by slow boat to the Pak Ou caves and riverside villages.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Vientiane, temples and the golden That Luang.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Flight or road to Luang Prabang, night market.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Monks' alms at dawn then the UNESCO old town.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Kuang Si Falls and swimming.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Mekong cruise and the Pak Ou caves.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Excursion to Vang Vieng, karst scenery and tubing.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Return to Vientiane and flight home.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Laos

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: laoevisa.gov.la · immigration.gov.la

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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