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Customs & Cash — Laos
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Laos. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Lao kip may not be imported or exported at all, and USD 2,500 or more (or the equivalent in other foreign currency) must be declared both entering and leaving Laos.
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