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Customs & CashLaos

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.

Short answer

Customs & Cash in Laos: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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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.

§ US State Dept — Laos
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