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eSIM for Laos

Laos is the quietest country in mainland Southeast Asia and the most mountainous, and that shows up in its mobile coverage. A Roameo eSIM keeps you online where there is service — install before you fly into Vientiane or Luang Prabang and land ready.

12 plans availableFrom $3.99Works on landing or refund
Capital
Vientiane
Currency
LAK (₭)
Languages
Lao
Time zone
GMT+7
Calling code
+856
Voltage
230V
Plug
Type A / B / C / E / F

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12 plans for Laos.

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Travelling to Laos

Roameo's Laos eSIM connects to the national 4G networks, which cover Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Pakse and Savannakhet and follow Route 13 and the Laos–China Railway corridor north toward Boten. Beyond those lines the country is genuinely mountainous and sparsely served: the northern highlands around Nong Khiaw and Phongsali, the Bolaven Plateau back roads and the Si Phan Don channels in the south all drop out. This is the one mainland Southeast Asian country where you should plan for real offline stretches rather than treating them as the exception — download maps and your accommodation details before leaving a town. Data-only, tethering supported, home SIM keeps your number.

Frequently asked

Coverage follows the line and the station towns between Vientiane and Boten, with drops through the many tunnels.
Yes, both are well covered, including the main guesthouse and riverside areas.
Expect gaps. The southern river islands and the mountains around Nong Khiaw and Phongsali have limited or no service on any network.
Yes. The eSIM carries data only; your home SIM stays live for calls and texts.

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