#SIM registration

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A traveller's hand holding a Lao SIM card at Vientiane airport arrivals, with an open passport on the table beside it

Oct 2, 2026

Do You Need a Passport to Buy a SIM Card in Laos? (2026)

Yes — Laos requires SIM registration and foreigners normally show a passport. Some sellers skip it, but those lines can fail. Here's how to buy safely.