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No current US State Department warnings. UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office advises: • The threat from terrorism in Laos is low. However, you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including places frequented by foreigners.
• There is no British consular representation in Laos. Routine consular matters are covered by the Australian Embassy in Vientiane. The British Embassy in Bangkok is responsible for non-routine consular matters. The British Embassy in Bangkok is accredited to Laos. For further details please see the ‘General’ section below.
• Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are severe and can include the death penalty.
• Unexploded ordnance in rural areas is an ongoing danger.
• 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.
• Most visits to Laos are trouble free. The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in Laos is for replacing lost or stolen passports. You must carry an ID document or passport at all times, you will be heavily fined if you do not present any documentation on request by the authorities. Links to Government Advisories for Laos
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 May 2007 )
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