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Laos
Travel Advice
Most visits are trouble free.
The threat from terrorism in Laos is
low. However, travellers should be
aware of the global risk of
indiscriminate terrorist attacks,
which could be in public areas,
including places frequented by
foreigners.
Travellers should be aware of and
respect local conventions at all
times.
Unexploded ordnance in rural areas
is an ongoing danger.
Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird
Flu) in Laos have resulted in human
fatalities, the last one of which
was in 2007. As a precaution,
travellers should avoid live animal
markets, poultry farms and other
places where close contact with
domestic, caged or wild birds is
likely; and ensure poultry and egg
dishes are thoroughly cooked.
The Lao government prohibits sexual
relationships between foreign
citizens and Lao nationals except
when the two parties have been
married in accordance with Lao
family law. Penalties for breaking
these regulations can range from
fines to imprisonment.
Penalties for illegal drug
importation and use are severe and
can include the death penalty.
It is illegal not to carry an ID
document, and fines for not having
one for presentation are high.
This advice is based on information
provided by the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is
correct at time of publishing. As
the situation can change rapidly,
visitors are advised to contact the
following organisations for the
latest travel advice:
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