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• Vientiane, Laos<\/h3><\/li>

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  FCO's travel advice & alerts (fco.gov.uk)<\/h2><\/div>

  • Laos<\/a><\/h3><\/li>

    • Unexploded ordnance in rural areas is an ongoing danger. Take care when travelling around Laos. See <\/strong>Local Travel.<\/strong><\/a>
      
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    • There is a low threat from terrorism. See <\/strong>Terrorism.<\/strong><\/a>
      
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    • Carry an ID document or passport at all times. You will be heavily fined if you don\u2019t present ID on request.<\/strong>
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    • Take out comprehensive travel and medical <\/strong>insurance<\/strong><\/a> before you travel.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","script":"$().ready(function() {$('#Destination_info div.infSection a.minMax').click(function() {\tvar relVal=$(this).attr('rel'), cookieVal='min';\tvar cookieName='minmax_' + relVal;\tif ($(this).hasClass('min')) {\t$(this).addClass('max').removeClass('min');\t} else {\t$(this).removeClass('max').addClass('min');\tcookieVal='max';\t}\t$(this).parent().next().slideToggle('fast');\t$.cookie(cookieName, cookieVal, { expires: 7, path: '\/' });\treturn false;\t});});"}