Originally Posted by
restlessinRNO
Any recent experience obtaining a Laos Visa on arrival at the airport? I'm flying into VTE from BKK, arriving at 9pm. I assume TG does not insist on a visa in order to get a BP at BKK. Do I need 2 passport photos or can I get these taken at the airport? Do I need to get Laos kip from the ATM at the airport to get a taxi/bus into town? Thanks for any advice.
Normally i would recommend ignoring all the taxis/touts at VTE and walk out toward the street where transportation will be about half the cost. However at 9PM I'm not sure that will offer you much opportunity.
Also, be wary of ATMs. It's been a year since my last visit, so things could have changed, but for several years, since Laos got their first ATM (2006?), max withdrawal was 700K Kip with a 20K Kip service fee. Rather steep.
Cash exchange at a bank is your best bet.