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Laos’ capital, Vientiane, is a wonderful retirement destination.

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Laos’ capital, Vientiane, is a wonderful retirement destination. The city has a relaxed feel, with plenty to see and do.

Laos’ French colonial past can be observed in the colonial architecture which makes up the city center. This European architecture lies side by side ancient Buddhist temples creating a unique fusion of European and Southeast Asian heritage.

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Information Type Laos Data
Population 7,739,916 (June 2024 est.)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) US$15.84 billion (2024 est.)
GDP Per Capita US$2,790 (2024 est.)
Inflation Rate 26.2% (2024 est.)
Currency Kips (LAK)
Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar 22,159.41 kips (LAK) per 1 US dollar (July 2024)
Language Lao (official), French, English, various ethnic languages
Capital Vientiane
Population of Capital City 738,000 (2024)
Time Zone UTC/GMT +7 hours
Seasons Wet and dry (wet season runs from around May to October)
International Dialing Code 856
Electricity 230V, 50 Hz
System of Government Communist state
Name and Party Affiliation of Current Leader President Thongloun Sisoulith (Since 2021) (Lao People’s Revolutionary Party)
Income Tax Rate for Residents Income tax is levied at progressive rates from 5% to 25%
Property Tax Income tax is levied on capital gains derived from selling real property.
Inheritance Tax No
Rental Income Tax 15%
Transfer Tax Immaterial amount – depending on type of property- based on the sales price aprox. 2.4%
Sales Tax 10%
Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of Property Laos law stipulates that foreign citizens may not own land
Local Chamber of Commerce  
American Chamber of Commerce  
Primary Exports Wood products, coffee, electricity, tin, copper, gold
Residency and Visa Requirements Tourist Visas (B3) – Upon arrival now into Lao you receive a 1 month tourist visit for $35, this however is easily extended to 3 months but a visit to the immigration department
Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or Retirees No
National Airline Lao Airlines
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