Do the government already have this policy or working on it? I know Lao government is trying to pass policy to make it easier for Lao expats to move back, visit,  buy land, invest or live in Laos. It would great if they have something like that in the future like US, EU, Australia, Japan, Canadian dual citizensship.

I don't think it will work for Laos since Laos is a socialist state, and the principle of socialism is about "equality". Having a dual citizenship means that you will have more advantages. There's nothing to stop Lao expats from becoming a Lao citizen, but you need to give up your other citizenship.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st Aug, 2010 at 10:55pm:

I don't think it will work for Laos since Laos is a socialist state, and the principle of socialism is about "equality". Having a dual citizenship means that you will have more advantages. There's nothing to stop Lao expats from becoming a Lao citizen, but you need to give up your other citizenship.

Dual citiznship is a great way to encourage Lao expats to move back, invest and help build the country. I do like the 9 month stay tourist visa for Lao expats.

Laos is a Socialist for now. Socialism only look good on paper, and proving time and time again it doesn't work in the real world. Even Russia abandon Socialist. China, Laos and Vietnam are becoming Capitalist Socialist. In the history of mankind no civilization ever succeed in creating socialist utopia. There's alway inequality, injustice, humane suffering, war and conflict.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 21^st Aug, 2010 at 10:55pm:

I don't think it will work for Laos since Laos is a socialist state, and the principle of socialism is about "equality". Having a dual citizenship means that you will have more advantages. There's nothing to stop Lao expats from becoming a Lao citizen, but you need to give up your other citizenship.

Can Lao people in Issan become Laos citizens? They're Lao 100% or 99%.

I'm hoping for US, and Lao dual citizenship. I love Laos and American.

Issan people can become Lao citizens if they choose to. Their ethnicity is irrelevant, they still need to apply for Lao citizenship since they are Thai citizens.

Admin Saovaluck wrote on 22^nd Aug, 2010 at 10:27pm:

Issan people can become Lao citizens if they choose to. Their ethnicity is irrelevant, they still need to apply for Lao citizenship since they are Thai citizens.

That's good to hear that Lao Issan can become Laos citizens if they want. I didn't know that before. That a good idea if Lao government want to increase Laos  population in the future. I think they should encourage Lao worldwide to move back to Laos, Lao expats, Lao  Issan, Lao in Burma, Lao in Sipsongppana, China, Lao in Vietnam or Lao in Cambodia. So we don't become a minority in our own land and a second class citizens in the future. When Laos become a Democracy states, economics and population will also boom. Its humane nature people go where there is jobs and opportunity. I'm not a politicians. I understand its easier saids then done. But it can be done by those in authority of power." Long live Laos Lan Xang."
8-)

Don't they have some sort of I.D. card - or some sort of thing akin to that - where citizens and residents are obliged to keep on their bodies when out in public?

What about in Laos?

What would be the process and advantages of becoming a Lao Citizen?

wrote on 1^st May, 2011 at 11:27pm:

What would be the process and advantages of becoming a Lao Citizen?

The process is you have to have lived here for at least ten years.

The advantage is you would be legally allowed to own land.


Old Man

Okay, considering I retire at 60 or so... I would be 70 before I could own land! Holy Swiss Cheese! I have to rethink this retirement factor. Owning land is a good thing, but I suppose if we retire in Laos I will be content to keep the land in Keo's name.

wrote on 2^nd May, 2011 at 12:33am:

Okay, considering I retire at 60 or so... I would be 70 before I could own land! Holy Swiss Cheese! I have to rethink this retirement factor. Owning land is a good thing, but I suppose if we retire in Laos I will be content to keep the land in Keo's name.

If your love and trust in Keo is as deep as you say, then there's no problem there.

Hasn't been for me.


Old Man

The question would be - How can Dual citizenship benefits Laos?

It is a good idea for anyone abroad to obtain a dual citizenship of USA/Laos, France/Laos, Australia/Laos and so on ...... because of the flebilities to live or work in between countries mainly with less hassle and paperworks to deal with.   I think dual citizenship will also benefit Laos greatly because the idea opens up and makes easier for high quality individuals to bring in fresh/latest and greatest concepts to Laos and modernizing Laos at a faster rate.  


llX wrote on 22^nd Aug, 2010 at 5:44pm:

I'm hoping for US, and Lao dual citizenship. I love Laos and American.

Agreed. Lao expats with dual citizenship can bring good businesss idea and need investment to Laos. A win win situation for Laos and Lao oversea who want to help build the motherland.
:)


PEACE wrote on 2^nd May, 2011 at 2:32am:

The question would be - How can Dual citizenship benefits Laos? It is a good idea for anyone abroad to obtain a dual citizenship of USA/Laos, France/Laos, Australia/Laos and so on ...... because of the flebilities to live or work in between countries mainly with less hassle and paperworks to deal with.   I think dual citizenship will also benefit Laos greatly because the idea opens up and makes easier for high quality individuals to bring in fresh/latest and greatest concepts to Laos and modernizing Laos at a faster rate.   llX wrote on 22nd Aug, 2010 at 5:44pm: I'm hoping for US, and Lao dual citizenship. I love Laos and American.

Someone please explain this to me:

Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-?

Larb Dip wrote on 2^nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm:

Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-?

Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba.
;) :)

They are just being extremely careful who is coming in.


llX wrote on 2^nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm:

Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

I just hope Lao government crackdown on the 200,000 illegal foreigner worker in Laos, who's stealing jobs from the locals ASAP. And make them register for a work permit.
;)


PEACE wrote on 3^rd May, 2011 at 3:06am:

They are just being extremely careful who is coming in. llX wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm: Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

Cracking down illegals would be extremely challenging because the process requires lotsa money and man hours.  


llX wrote on 3^rd May, 2011 at 5:13am:

I just hope Lao government crackdown on the 200,000 illegal foreigner worker in Laos, who's stealing jobs from the locals ASAP. And make them register for a work permit. ;) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 3:06am: They are just being extremely careful who is coming in. llX wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm: Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

That's true it easy said then done. Lao government has absolute power. They can crackdown if they want.
:)


PEACE wrote on 3^rd May, 2011 at 9:57pm:

Cracking down illegals would be extremely challenging because the process requires lotsa money and man hours.   llX wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 5:13am: I just hope Lao government crackdown on the 200,000 illegal foreigner worker in Laos, who's stealing jobs from the locals ASAP. And make them register for a work permit. ;) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 3:06am: They are just being extremely careful who is coming in. llX wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm: Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

They should start ASAP so khonLao  can have jobs 8-).


llX wrote on 4^th May, 2011 at 12:20am:

That's true it easy said then done. Lao government has absolute power. They can crackdown if they want. :) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 9:57pm: Cracking down illegals would be extremely challenging because the process requires lotsa money and man hours.   llX wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 5:13am: I just hope Lao government crackdown on the 200,000 illegal foreigner worker in Laos, who's stealing jobs from the locals ASAP. And make them register for a work permit. ;) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 3:06am: They are just being extremely careful who is coming in. llX wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm: Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

Here's a question:

How do these 'Illegals' get into the country in the first place?

Some just come right in. Some company also bring their own worker and they overstay their visa. Laos population is only 7 million so 200,000 illegal is crazy. Government say they're trying to crackdown.
>:(


Larb Dip wrote on 4^th May, 2011 at 1:03pm:

Here's a question: How do these 'Illegals' get into the country in the first place?

Agreed. So young Lao don't have to look for work in Thailand.
;)


PEACE wrote on 4^th May, 2011 at 3:11am:

They should start ASAP so khonLao  can have jobs 8-). llX wrote on 4th May, 2011 at 12:20am: That's true it easy said then done. Lao government has absolute power. They can crackdown if they want. :) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 9:57pm: Cracking down illegals would be extremely challenging because the process requires lotsa money and man hours.   llX wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 5:13am: I just hope Lao government crackdown on the 200,000 illegal foreigner worker in Laos, who's stealing jobs from the locals ASAP. And make them register for a work permit. ;) PEACE wrote on 3rd May, 2011 at 3:06am: They are just being extremely careful who is coming in. llX wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 11:37pm: Larb Dip wrote on 2nd May, 2011 at 10:47pm: Someone please explain this to me: Why Laos is against dual citizenship? :-? Simple answers "socialism, communism." We are lucky that Lao government open up the country and encourage foreign investment, they fought to keep out in 1975. Look at North Korea and Cuba. ;) :)

llX wrote on 4^th May, 2011 at 11:38pm:

Some just come right in.   >:(

"Some just come right in". ;D ;D ;D

I doubt that. ;D

Unless, they trek for a whole week in the jungles and miraculously avoid stepping on a stray unexploded land mine. ;D

I doubt that. ;D

Vietnam and Laos is next door. They say there're about 2 million Vietnamese in Laos. Ethnics Lao is only 3.5 million. The rest are ethnics monority. Remember who's the shadow government in Laos.
;)


Larb Dip wrote on 5^th May, 2011 at 12:01am:

llX wrote on 4th May, 2011 at 11:38pm: Some just come right in.   >:( "Some just come right in". ;D ;D ;D I doubt that. ;D Unless, they trek for a whole week in the jungles and miraculously avoid stepping on a stray unexploded land mine. ;D I doubt that. ;D

llX wrote on 5^th May, 2011 at 12:22am:

Remember who's the shadow government in Laos.

No, I forgot (I've placed a gag order on myself, remember?).

So, you go ahead and remind me who ARE "the shadow government in Laos". ;D ;D ;D