Laos Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Laos
1191
General Emergency
1191
Police
1195
Ambulance / Medical
1190
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Vientiane
Currency
Laotischer Kip (LAK)
Official Language
Lao
Country Code
+856
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Laos
Urban / City
40 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
110 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Toll applies on the Vientiane-Vang Vieng Expressway.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: Tipping is not customary, 5-10% is appreciated in tourist dining. Local food stalls expect no tip; international restaurants and tour guides warmly appreciate tips.
- DO Return the traditional 'Nop' prayer-style greeting.
- DO Remove footwear before entering temples and homes.
- DO Keep shoulders and knees covered at sacred sites.
- DON'T Never touch someone on the head.
- DON'T Never point your soles at monks or Buddha images.
- DON'T Avoid public displays of affection.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A, B, C, E, F (230V, 50Hz, Europlug mostly compatible).
Tap Water: Not potable. Drink only sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: During the morning Alms Giving ceremony (Tak Bat) in Luang Prabang, keep respectful distance, stay quiet, and avoid camera flash.
