
Special Permit to Travel in and out of Vientiane Capital during the Lockdown Phase
May 14, 2021On 10 May 2021, the Division of Health of Vientiane Capital (“DH.VTE”) issued Notice No. 378/DH (the “Notice”) requiring that those wishing to travel in and out of Vientiane Capital must apply for a permit from the COVID-19 Taskforce Committee to travel during the lockdown period up to 20 May 2021, or a further lockdown period if it is extended.
To apply for a permit, the following documents are required:
Category | Required documents |
| A permission or assignment letter from their office |
| A request letter from their company |
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| ID card, family book, or resident certificate issued by the village chief |
| A COVID-19 test with a negative result from the Epidemiological Laboratory Center |
Conditions to apply for a permit:
Category | Required documents |
| A certificate of the authority of the province where they will travel to. |
| A permit issued by the Taskforce Committee located in the relevant province |
| No permit required |
| No further permit required, unless there are other passengers |
To apply for a permit, submit a request letter and the required documents via WhatsApp on 020 5919 4224 and 020 7628 0640 (in person submissions at offices will not be accepted).
Remarks: The application must specify the reason for travelling in or out of Vientiane Capital, the origin and destination, vehicle details, name and telephone number of the driver, the number of travelers, and the dates of departure and return.
If you have any questions about this alert, or need more information, please contact the undersigned or your usual VDB Loi adviser.
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