Laos travel advisory
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Level 2 — Exercise increased caution
SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.
US State Department
Exercise increased caution in Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnances. Some areas have increased risk. Review the entire Travel Advisory. Review our Travel Guidance for Laos to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Reconsider Travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Exercise Increased Caution in areas on the Border with Burma, Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Salavan, Khammouane, Sekong, Champasak, Houaphanh, Attapeu, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane provinces, along Ro …
Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
Latest FCDO update: Updated information on flooding risks during periods of heavy rain (‘Safety and security’ page).
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 13 August 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.
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