U.S. Embassy congratulates Field Epidemiologist Training graduates
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — A ceremony was held on June 18, 2021 for 8 graduates of the Field Epidemiology Training (FET) program, a world-class training…
U.S. Funded Project Supports Ministry of Health to Improve Nutrition Research in Laos
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — On May 27, 2021, CRS and the Ministry of Health signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a new project “Applied Nutrition…
United States Presents Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies to the Minister of Health
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — U.S. Ambassador Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to Minister of Health Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalysith, on…
Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos
Location: Laos Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If your passport expired on or after January…
Alert: COVID-19 Lockdown Extended Through June 4
On May 20, the Government of Lao PDR extended the previously announced lockdown through Friday, June 4. All previously announced restrictions remain in place (see…
Government Announces Lockdown of Vientiane Capital Province & Additional COVID-19
On April 21, the Lao P.D.R. Prime Minister’s Office issued a new order which will be effective from 6 A.M. on Thursday, April 22 until…
Alert: Government of Laos Announces Updated COVID restrictions
On April 12, the Government of Laos announced updated regulations to reduce and contain the spread of COVID-19. These regulations complement measures that the Government…
Information on COVID-19 Vaccines for U.S. citizens in Laos
The government of Laos’ Ministry of Health (MoH) released a note on April 1, 2021 inviting members of the public, in certain target groups, to…
COVID-19 vaccines shipped by COVAX facility arrive in Lao PDR
Vientiane, 20 March 2021 – Lao PDR today received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses through the COVAX facility, a partnership between the Coalition…
United States Department of Defense to Renovate Medical Facility in Salavan Province
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR Dr. Peter Haymond was joined by Salavan Vice Governor Somchay Ounchit and Director of Salavan Provincial Health…
United States Supports Lao Bar Association to Open Legal Aid Clinic in Vientiane Province
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— Continuing the United States’ ongoing support the Lao government’s objective of making the Lao PDR a rule of law state, the Lao…
United States Provides more than USD$1 Million in Vehicles, Equipment to the Lao National Unexploded...
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— The United States contributed 16 new 4×4 vehicles and 134 UXO detectors, worth more than USD$1 million at a handover ceremony held…
Information for Travelers Returning to the United States
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and documentation from a licensed…
United States Awards Additional Agricultural Development Assistance in Lao PDR
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR— A grant of more than USD73,000 was awarded to the Lao Cassava Association (LCA) on December 10, 2020, by the United States…
USDA Awards $25 million to Help Feed Lao Children in Need
The United States has announced new funding of $25 million over five years to feed children in schools across the Lao PDR. The U.S. program,…
Event: Commercials flights from Vientiane to Bangkok (DEC 15) and Kuala Lumpur (DEC 19)
Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Bangkok on December 15 Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, expected to depart 11:40h…
Commercial Flights From Vientiane to Bangkok (NOV28) and Seoul (DEC12)
Commercial Flight from Vientiane to Bangkok on November 28 Private businesses are organizing a special flight from Vientiane to Bangkok, expected to depart 16:00h on November…
U.S. Provides 50,000 Malaria Test Kits to Lao PDR
VIENTIANE, LAOS — Continuing the United States’ longstanding support to the Lao health sector, U.S. Ambassador to Laos Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented 50,000 malaria…
