Travel insurance for Laos
What we know about insurance rules for visitors to Laos, how sure we are, and where to confirm it before you travel.
- Region:
- Asia
- Capital:
- Vientiane
- Currency:
- LAK
Is travel insurance required?
Not yet verified
We haven't verified the insurance rule for Laos yet. That doesn't mean insurance is optional. Check the official advice below and ask the embassy or consulate before you travel, especially if you need a visa.
Check official travel advice
Government advice covers entry rules, safety and health. Traveling against official advice can also affect your insurance.
Before you buy a policy for this trip
- Confirm that Laos and any stopovers fall within the policy's territory.
- Check that medical and evacuation limits suit how far you'd be from good hospitals and from home.
- Compare your planned activities against the exclusions, including scooters and adventure sports.
- Declare your health conditions accurately.
- Carry a certificate of insurance. See how to read one.
Have an official source for Laos? Send it to us and we'll check it. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.