Laos_Visa

Laos Visa – the picture (courtesy of Wikipedia) is of a Laos entry and exit stamp on someone’s passport that was obtained when they were entering and exiting the country. Countries area little weird about someone coming in or leaving. They want to know where everyone is and what is the purpose of their visit. For me it’s pretty simple – tourism. Generally, that’s not a problem. However, there may also be costs associated with getting into and out of the country. Further, I may need to get a visa before I get to the country. For instance, I will fly into Hanoi, Vietnam and I have found out that it may be a lot easier to get a visa to enter the country prior to arriving at an immigration facility that when I actually get there. Other countries may be different. For example, I can just show up at the airport at Hong Kong, China and they will welcome me with open arms. I can’t actually get into mainland China without a visa, but I can wander around Hong Kong all I want without one. Getting visas for countries isn’t terribly complicated, but it requires a little forethought. It’s part of my Trip Planning I do while I’m at home or out on the road in my big truck.