Moving to Laos from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Equatorial Guinea to Laos — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
LA
16.4

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
LA
3.3

Laos performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
LA
3.4t

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Laos across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GQ
0.1
LA
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
LA
4.8%

Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
LA
$8,400

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
LA
37.8

Laos generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea and Laos. To live, work, or study long-term in Laos, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Laos's immigration authority.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Laos?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Laos has 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Laos safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Laos performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ LA
Population 1,679,172 7,749,595
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191