Okay, so, I had this idea to get an ID card from Laos. Sounds crazy, right? But I was like, why not give it a shot? First thing I did was hit up Google. I typed in something like, “electronic ID card Laos” or “Laos national ID card system.” Just wanted to see what’s up with their ID system.
I found out that Laos had some trouble with their ID card system being down for a few months, but it’s back online now. Good news, I guess? They’re also giving out new electronic ID cards to all their citizens, which is pretty cool.
Next, I tried to find websites or services that could help me get a Lao ID card. Searched for stuff like “apply for Laos ID card online.” I stumbled upon some expat forums where people were talking about ID cards for locals. Didn’t find much there, but it was interesting to read through their discussions.
- Start: Hit up Google, search “electronic ID card Laos”
- Research: Found out Laos ID system was down, now it’s back
- Dig Deeper: Searched “apply for Laos ID card online”
- Expat Forums: Found some discussions, not too helpful
- Visa Info: Read about Laos eVisa, not what I need
- More Searching: Tried different keywords, no luck
- SIM Card?: Found info on SIM cards in Laos, weird
Diving Deeper into the Lao ID Card
Then I thought, maybe I should look into how Americans can get a visa for Laos. I came across some info about the Laos eVisa, which is like an online visa application. But that’s not what I was after. I needed an ID card, not a visa.
I kept searching, trying different keywords and phrases. But honestly, I didn’t find any legit way to get a Lao ID card online. Most of the stuff I found was about visas or just general info about Laos. Then, for some reason, I ended up reading about how to get a SIM card in Laos. Totally off-topic, but it was kind of interesting.
So, in the end, my little experiment didn’t really work out. I couldn’t find a way to buy a Laos ID card online. It’s probably not something you can just get on the internet. Maybe it’s for the best, though. I mean, it’s probably super illegal and could get me into a lot of trouble. But hey, it was an interesting experience, and I learned a bit about Laos and their ID system. Maybe one day I’ll visit Laos for real, but for now, I’ll stick to my own ID.