garlicholan
New memberGerman expat in Laos
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German
Lives in Pakse
Speaks english/french/german
Registration: 11 July 2012
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Healthcare in Laos by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Laos ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Laos? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Let’s not slag of the Lao Healthcare all the time. It has been 3 years since I commented on the system, I still pray and close my eyes, but things have improved immensely. Naturally you cannot compare it with our standards, but as the previous ... Read More
Getting married in Laos by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Laos or who are about to get married in Laos to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Laos? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
You are right, if by any chance your future wife comes from the country side marry her there. I married a few years ago in Savanaketh and it cost only around 500$. In Vientiane they are all gangsters and Mafia including the Police. If your man turns ... Read More
Getting married in Laos by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Laos or who are about to get married in Laos to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Laos? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Next time you are in Laos let me know, perhaps we can meet up somewhere. Read More
Driving license in Laos by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Laos? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Laos? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
If you are married to a Lao no problem you can get a 5 year license. Read More
Healthcare in Laos by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Laos ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Laos? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Any Lao or foreigner that has any sense goes to Thailand for treatment. Having said that, sometimes it is not avoidable to get treatment in Laos and i have survived an operation in Vientiane, just close your eyes and pray. Read More
Driving license in Laos by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Laos? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Laos? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
You don't have to get a test if you have an International license. For a Lao license, just pay the money they are asking for about 2000 Baht and provide the papers they want. Ministry of transport Vientiane, ground floor, room 20, easy! Read More
Residency visa Laos by stumpy
I have heard that it may be possible to get aresidnecy visa for Laos. I am interested in finding out more about this as I am married, living in Vientiane and will eventually settle there fulltime. Anyone have any info on this !!!
Takes a long time, and a lot of money. You have to have lived in Laos for more than 6 years. You need references from all sorts of places village/district/province/police, further more guarantees of work or sufficient money on the bank in other word ... Read More
Getting married in Laos by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Laos or who are about to get married in Laos to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Laos? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Getting married in Laos is a slippery slope! make sure you fill in the form in English as it is the law for foreigners but not commonly known. Make sure you cross the empty spaces on the application form or you will have a shock if it comes to ... Read More