Moving to Laos from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen 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 Yemen to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
LA
16.4

Laos performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

YE
1.0
LA
3.3

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
LA
3.4t

Yemen generally does better on environment, though Laos leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.3
LA
2.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
LA
4.8%

Laos performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.3%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$634
LA
$2,325

Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

YE
69.4 yrs
LA
69.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
33.8
LA
27.2

Laos generally does better on family life, though Yemen leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Yemen Tax Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Laos

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

Laos passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Laos passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

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 2.7 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?

Laos performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Yemen?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in suicide rate. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 1.0 in Yemen. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Laos?

The official language in Laos is Lao. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE LA
Population 41,773,878 7,873,046
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Arabic Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 191