Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Laos scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Laos destinations assessed, Vientiane scores highest (71/100), while Luang Prabang scores lowest (69/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Xaisomboun Province FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Xaisomboun Province.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Laos: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 44/100 | 44 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Laos averages 70/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Vientiane currently scores highest at 71/100 (Safe). Luang Prabang scores lowest at 69/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.