Health Alert: Laos, Travelers from countries of 100 must quarantine

Event:  On March 17, the Government of Laos declared that individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms entering Laos from a country without a common border with Laos but with more than 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine after entering Laos. 

Individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms who enter Laos from a country with a common border with Laos and from a province of that country that also shares a border with Laos are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine if the province from which they entered has more than 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 

Individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms who enter Laos from a country with a common border with Laos and from a province of that country that does not share a border with Laos are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine if the province from which they entered has more than 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Lao authorities will send all entrants exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms to a Vientiane hospital for treatment.    

Actions to Take:

• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Laos. 
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S. 

Assistance: 

•      U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos
• State Department - Consular Affairs
  • +856 (0)21 487 000
  • conslao@state.gov
  • la.usembassy.gov
• 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Laos Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.