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If you happen to be the one who likes to drive around in your home country and wants to do it in Laos, you are allowed to do so. However, of course, like the locals, you need a permit to drive in Laos. 

The easiest way to get a permit to drive is to get an international driving license since Laos is in recognition of the United Nations’ Road Traffic Convention.  Nowadays you can obtain or extend the license online at www.internationaldriversassociation.com and it lasts for 1 - 3 years for $49 - $59 for a print and digital copy bundle.

But what if you don’t have a driver’s license from your home country but you want to start driving in Laos, Here are ways for you to get a permit to drive in Laos.

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For the expats who are working and living in Laos, you can take a driving test at the test center in the country to obtain a domestic license, a domestic driver’s license can last for 5 years. If you are new to driving, you can go to the driving school, where they not just teaching you how to drive, but they also help you to register for a driving test, some driving schools in Vientiane also act as a driving test center as well. Another choice for you are living for a short while is the temporary driving license, you just need a necessary document like a work permit to obtain, both types of licenses can be used only in the country.

With a local driver’s license, you can do pretty much everything when it comes to cars like buying, renting, get a technical checkup, paying road tax, and buying car insurance. Just in case you want to start driving in Laos, do follow the steps we mentioned above and get ready to hit the road.

Written By: Vanida Souvannavong