Do I need a travel visa for Laos?
Whether you need a Laos tourist visa or not depends on your nationality. At the moment, citizens of 29 countries are not eligible for a Laos visa on arrival and are expected to obtain a Laos tourist visa.
Travelers holding passports from the following countries are not eligible for Laos visa on arrival :
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bangladesh
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Congo
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
Visitor Visa Types for Laos
Laos, at the moment, offers two types of visitor visa types:
- The visa on arrival
- Laos tourist visa (eVisa)
In July 2019, the Laos government has launched the Laos tourist eVisa, an electronic visa which simplifies the process of obtaining a visa to visit the country.
The visa on arrival is a Laos visitor visa that allows its holder a stay of up to 30 days in the country. It is possible to extend the stay, however, travellers must pay 10 USD for each additional day they choose to stay in Laos.
The tourist visa for Laos is a requirement for citizens of 29 countries that aren’t eligible for the visa on arrival. To get this Laos tourist visa it is necessary to go to an embassy or consulate and present a valid passport and complete an application form. To finalize the process, applicants need to pay a fee for the Laos tourist visa.
The tourist eVisa for Laos is available through our online system. Applicants who wish to obtain a Laos visitor visa can complete an online form with their personal details and passport information.
Laos Visa application for tourists
To get a visa on arrival, you need a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on your travel document, an application form, two photographs and cash to pay for the respective fee. You also need to be a citizen of an eligible country.
If you’re not eligible for the visa on arrival, you will need to get the Laos tourist visa by presenting your application and passport at a Laos embassy or consulate. You will also be required to pay for a fee and provide two passport-style photographs in color.
To get the Laos tourist eVisa you will need a valid passport, an email address, and a debit or credit card. The online tourist eVisa Laos application is simple to complete.