Date	|	Description	Link
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Issuance of entry visas to individuals traveling or transiting countries with increasing COVID-19 infections remains suspended, with some exceptions. In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Border closure  all borders remain closed to travel by the general public, with the exception of some individuals; In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Schools closure  Public schools will continue to re-open, with all classes open by June 15; in effect from June 2 to 30, 2020.
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Transportation of goods at international border points is permitted. In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Most parties, celebrations, and private gatherings remain prohibited. In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Some sport competitions are allowed, but without spectators; Night markets, restaurants with permits, and theatres may re-open but must observe standard social distancing and hygiene measures, including provision of a handwashing station. In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Nightclubs, karaoke venues, casinos, and game cafés remain closed. In effect from June 2 to 30, 2020.
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Standard social distancing and hygiene measures remain in place. These include keeping one meter distance from one another, hand washing/use of sanitizer, wearing masks, monitoring body temperature, and proper disinfection of areas.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Businesses and government offices to open with preventive measures. From 18 May to 1 June 2020.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Continue to close some businesses, such as night markets, clubs, beer bars, etc. where social distancing measures cannot be contained
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Continue to close all border checkpoints. From 18 May to 1 June 2020.
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Continue to suspend visas for individuals traveling from or transiting the countries with on-going COVID outbreak. From 18 May to 1 June 2020.
2020-05-17		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Standard social distancing and hygiene measures remain in place.
2020-05-17		Social distancing: Schools closure  Public schools will re-open for some grade levels
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Inter-provincial travel in Laos is permitted
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Continued border closures, with revised entry/exit health screening procedures for exempt peoples
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Continued border closures, with revised entry/exit procedures for exempt peoples
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Continued border closures, with revised entry/exit quarantine procedures for exempt peoples
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Upon entry into Laos, spend 14 days in self-quarantine at a government-designated facility at their own expense. These measures will be in effect until at least May 17.
2020-05-04		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions inter-provincial travel remains prohibited
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings large social gatherings remain prohibited
2020-05-04		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Declaration Form and Fit to Fly Health Certificate issued no more than 72 hours before traveling
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Upon entry into Laos, required to take a COVID-19 test. These measures will be in effect until at least May 17.
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Government offices and certain businesses will be allowed to operate again with preventative measures and limitations in place
2020-04-24		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system tougher prevention and control measures. The measures will remain in place until 3 May 2020
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Expand the period of suspending visas for all nationals abroad and Visa on Arrivals to 3 May 2020
2020-04-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Joint Ministerial Statement affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the COVID-19 situation
2020-04-02		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced private hospitals and clinics in Laos will close in order to contain COVID 19
2020-04-01		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Suspend all type of visa for all nationals at the Lao Diplomatic Mission abroad from 01st April to 20th April 2020
2020-03-30		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Stay-at-Home Decree from March 30 to April 19. Some businesses, including hospitals, hotels, banks, grocery stores, and pharmacies, will remain open. Travel within Laos from provinces with confirmed cases of COVID-19 is prohibited. The decree designates the responsibility for enforcing these measures to police and military personnel.
2020-03-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, except for funerals. All public transportation will be stopped. The decree designates the responsibility for enforcing these measures to police and military personnel.
2020-03-30		Movement restrictions: Border closure  International border crossings, traditional or official, will be closed for entrance or exit, with the exception of foreigners who want to return to their own country. The decree designates the responsibility for enforcing these measures to police and military personnel.
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions visa restrictions, in effect 20 March to 20 April 2020
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms entering Laos from a country without a common border with Laos but with more than 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine after entering Laos.
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions E-visa applications are suspended for all travellers coming from mainland China.
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travellers from COVID countries need to circulate with masks if going in public spaces for 14 days after the date of arrival
2020-03-06		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Emergency Task Force to control and address COVID-19
2020-03-06		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings government of Laos has encouraged organizers of large public gatherings to consider cancelling or postponing them, or otherwise limiting participation
2020-03-06		Public health measures: Testing policy Travelers coming from a country with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who have fever and/or other symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent to a hospital for monitoring and COVID-19 testing.
2020-03-06		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Travelers coming from a country with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who do not have fever or other symptoms related to COVID-19 will be asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days. In some cases, travelers may also be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.
2020-02-17		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
2020-02-17		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights with China reduction.
2020-02-17		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travellers who have been to China in the last 2 months, need to present a COVID-free health certificate