Laos

Laos aplica una política de tolerancia cero con las drogas que incluye expresamente el cannabis: poseer incluso una cantidad mínima conlleva detención y una larga pena de cárcel, y el tráfico puede castigarse con la pena de muerte.

Original (EN): Laos has a zero-tolerance drug policy that expressly includes cannabis: possessing even a very small amount brings arrest and a long jail sentence, and drug trafficking can carry the death penalty.

Arrest and detention, a long jail sentence on conviction, and a possible death penalty for trafficking.

El cannabis es ilegal en Laos. El Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. afirma que el cannabis y sus derivados son ilegales alli y que su posesion o consumo es punible por ley, y el Ministerio de Exteriores britanico senala que las autoridades laosianas aplican tolerancia cero con los delitos de drogas: poseer incluso cantidades muy pequenas acarrea arresto, detencion y una larga pena de carcel en caso de condena. Pese a la fama de permisividad del pais, el Departamento de Estado advierte de que las comidas y bebidas etiquetadas como happy o special, sobre todo pizzas y batidos, son ilegales de consumir, y el Ministerio britanico advierte de que la policia hace redadas en locales frecuentados por extranjeros y puede exigir una prueba de orina o sangre: si da positivo seras detenido, asi que no llevar nada encima no te protege.

Original (EN): Cannabis is illegal in Laos. The US State Department states that cannabis and cannabis-related products are illegal there and that possession or consumption is punishable by law, and the UK Foreign Office says the Lao authorities have a zero-tolerance policy to drug offences, with possession of even very small quantities carrying arrest, detention and a long jail sentence on conviction. Despite the country's relaxed reputation, the State Department warns that foods and drinks labelled happy or special, particularly pizzas and shakes, are illegal to consume, and the Foreign Office warns that police often raid venues popular with foreigners and may require a urine or blood test - you will be arrested if it is positive, so carrying nothing is not protection.

The UK Foreign Office states that possessing drugs in Laos, even in very small quantities, carries severe penalties including arrest and detention, a long jail sentence if charged and convicted, and a possible death penalty for drug trafficking. It adds that airport scanners screen transiting passengers' baggage for cannabis, that British nationals have been caught carrying cannabis in transit, and that you may be given a urine or blood test at a raided venue and will be arrested if it is positive. Laos's Penal Code 2017 sets prison terms and kip fines for marijuana possession under its narcotics chapter, but only an unofficial draft English translation of that Code is publicly available, so no specific figures are published here. Expect detention before any court date: the Foreign Office notes it can take many months for a case to come to trial.

Lleve consigo medicamentos recetados en su embalaje original junto con su receta, verifique que sean legales en Laos antes de viajar y lleve suficiente para todo el viaje.

Original (EN): Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription, verify it is legal in Laos before traveling, and bring enough for the whole trip.

El kip laosiano no puede importarse ni exportarse, y se deben declarar 2.500 USD o más (o su equivalente en otra divisa) tanto al entrar como al salir de Laos.

Original (EN): Lao kip may not be imported or exported at all, and USD 2,500 or more (or the equivalent in other foreign currency) must be declared both entering and leaving Laos.

Para conducir en Laos debe llevar su licencia nacional y un Permiso Internacional de Conducir (versión de 1949), obtenido antes de viajar, y si tiene un accidente es responsable de los daños y lesiones a terceros aunque no sea culpable.

Original (EN): To drive in Laos you must carry both your home licence and a 1949-version International Driving Permit (get it before you travel), and if you are in an accident you are liable for third-party damage and injury even when you are not at fault.

You must pay compensation for third-party property damage and injury even if you are not at fault; Lao authorities generally find in favour of Lao citizens.

No existen restricciones legales sobre las relaciones sexuales entre personas del mismo sexo en Laos.

Original (EN): There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations in Laos.

Las protestas y manifestaciones son ilegales en Laos; los extranjeros arrestados por conducta indisciplinada o daños a la propiedad suelen permanecer detenidos sin cargos hasta que paguen una indemnización a la parte lesionada, generalmente un mínimo de dos a tres semanas.

Original (EN): Protests and demonstrations are illegal in Laos; foreigners arrested for unruly conduct or property damage are typically held without charge until they pay an indemnity to the injured party, usually a minimum of two to three weeks.

Detention without charge; indemnity payment usually required.

La ley laosiana prohíbe las relaciones sexuales entre extranjeros y ciudadanos laosianos salvo que la pareja esté casada conforme al derecho de familia de Laos, y el matrimonio o compromiso con un ciudadano laosiano exige una solicitud formal ante las autoridades.

Original (EN): Lao law prohibits sexual relationships between foreign and Lao nationals unless the couple is married under Lao family law, and marriage or engagement to a Lao national requires a formal application to the Lao authorities.

Fines of up to USD 5,000 and possible imprisonment; authorities have been known to demand entry to hotel rooms and guesthouses where they suspect a breach.