@waqarmaqsood97: Entry Denied in Laos 🇱🇦 My entry to Laos was denied simply because I didn’t have physical cash to show at immigration. I politely asked for just two minutes to withdraw money from the ATM, but the officer refused and said it was too late. I was sent back on the next available flight and now I’m stuck in detention at Bangkok Airport, waiting for my onward flight. 😀😀 This is the first time I’ve ever been denied entry despite having a valid visa just because I didn’t have cash. I usually don’t carry physical currency and rely on my debit card to withdraw money wherever I go. Unfortunately, all my hotel bookings and onward travel plans were wasted. Lesson learned: always carry some cash to show at immigration.
I dont think its because of that, I dont want to sound racist or rude but your nationality was notorious on working in Laos, so the immigration always thought you had an employer waiting and IO want you to call and let them come to pay for you. My nationality was discriminated like this as well in Laos.
2025-07-12 23:58:30
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kamransaeed529 :
Very unfortunate, I faced same situation at Japan airport and in my case, I had enough USD cash but no credit card, immigration officer made excuse as why you don’t have any credit card. Similar situation, not only my all booking in Japan but onward travel plan and booking after Japan, ruined as well.
2025-07-12 02:25:25
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clarenceanthony1965 :
You should always keep ready cash in your wallet when going for holidays unless you hold a very strong passport then you may not be subject to checks.
2025-07-13 03:10:46
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Enzo :
why you not show ur tiktok account, tell him u are content creator... i think people at work arround the world fear about Viral 😬
2025-07-11 22:52:43
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kebdani807 :
Wtfff first time i heard that , you travel with a pakistan passport ?
2025-07-11 19:54:47
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CommentSensei :
Yes prolly because how will you give them some tip? By tapping? 😂
2025-07-12 10:27:34
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azwinsa94 :
Carrying cash is so annoying too. Safety and all. So backward.
2025-07-13 01:43:34
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Nik Sid :
did you apply for visa by yourself
2025-07-11 16:29:10
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Anjukamax :
no wonder I think you having Pakistan passport
2025-07-12 01:55:50
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plane_sailing :
It’s depend on the country that you are traveling to . I’m working for an airline and we have been advised to check hotel booking return ticket sufficient funds . Always depend on the destination we have access to immigration website then we can see all the requirements. Next time make sure keep some cash with you for the safer side 😇
2025-07-11 22:02:28
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🇨🇳 شاهو HUSSAIN SIDDIQUE :
But you were in Laos and how did you end up in Thailand?
2025-07-12 22:34:18
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Pala Mepäj 🇨🇦 :
how do you have your phone, the authorities even for one day lockups in all countries take everything away from you
2025-08-08 15:25:04
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ℌαոοіꙮℍαոոαһ :
Who even carry physical cash these days??? In Singapore I don't even carry them anymore.
2025-07-12 11:50:25
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Dhikawama :
Last month i arrived at Luang Prabang and very smooth checking immigration, the officer no talk just cop my pasport and Go..
2025-07-12 05:03:08
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traveltime678 :
May be it’s because of your nationality!
2025-07-14 05:40:19
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Gary Sia | food & travel :
No cash? Not even dollars?? Or any currency?
2025-07-14 02:14:30
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Thami :
I’m so sorry, I had an almost similar experience in Cambodia 💔💔❤️🩹
2025-07-13 04:41:14
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Гульназ Рафиковна :
Which passport do you hold
2025-07-12 17:53:22
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Malek :
Laos does not impose cash condition. The detention is due to breaching of immigration laws
2025-07-13 02:44:13
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Haider :
Sorry brother to read that. I traveled with my bike to Laos from Việt Nam and in the border no immigration officer asked me to justify any cash. I used numerous times the ATM to get money. Come on in Việt Nam. Beautiful country, nice people, amazing seafood and fish…
2025-07-14 02:32:53
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Raglan :
Unfortunately, they can admit n reject anyone. Laos of all countries to visit 🤦♂️I hope ur return journey will be smooth, and able to claim insurance for whatever bookings u had made.
2025-07-12 22:05:03
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Ababeel🕊️ابابيل :
it's first time ,,,
2025-07-11 16:29:09
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AMG :
I never carry cash either, use my credit card
2025-07-11 17:39:16
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