Embassy of France in Vientiane, Laos; address Rue Setthathirath, Vientiane; phone +85621267400. Head of mission: Ms Siv-Leng Chhuor.
Head of mission: Ms Siv-Leng Chhuor, Ambassador (as of 2022)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it may not be the primary choice for all Laotians, a portion of the 700,000 Laotians who travel abroad each year could find France appealing.
France's safety for tourists from Laos presents a mixed picture. According to safety rankings, France is 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, whereas Laos ranks 48th globally on the Global Peace Index, which places France at 84th out of 160 countries, indicating that Laos is considered safer overall. In terms of crime statistics, France has a murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 0.7, but comparable data for Laos is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Laos generally has lower scores (indicating better safety) in various crime categories compared to France, particularly in mafia presence and resource crime. Overall, while France does have some safety concerns, particularly related to organized crime, it remains a popular destination for tourists, and visitors from Laos can take standard precautions to ensure their safety.
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