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Laos
Laos

Visa

Visa required

Language

Lao

Car traffic

Right-hand

Phone code

+856

Currency

Lao kip

Covid

Need vaccination or negative test

Insurance policy

Insurance policy recommended

Minimum passport validity

at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Entry with pets

Customs regulations

Information for drivers

  • Countries that have the right to visa-free entry for a certain period of time (15/30 days): Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam.
  • List of countries for which a visa is mandatory: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, DR Congo, Côte d'ivoire, eSwatini, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mozambique, Nauru, Republic of Niger, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Syria, Tonga, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
  • For all other countries, a visa on arrival or eVisa (electronic visa) is available. 

How can I get a tourist visa (T-B3) in Laos?
You can apply for a visa to Laos in three ways, depending on your citizenship:
  1. On arrival. In most entrances.
  2. Online. Via the official website of the eVisa  issue of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos.
  3. At the embassy or Consulate of Laos. For those who aren’t eligible to apply online or on arrival.
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How do I apply for eVisa?
The applicant can apply in 3 simple steps:
  1. Provide the application details and upload the necessary documents.
  2. Review your application and pay the commission online.
  3. Download the approval letter of the eVisa.

Visa fees
Paying for eVisa is the last step in the application process after submitting your details and required documents. Applicants should keep in mind that the e-visa fee is non-refundable.

eVisa can be used for entry through the following designated ports:
  • Wattai International Airport (capital of Vientiane)
  • Lao-Thai Bridge of Friendship I (capital of Vientiane)
  • Luang Prabang International Airport
  • Lao-Thai Bridge of Friendship II (Savannakhet province)
  • Pakse International Airport (Champasak province) 

If you are applying for an electronic visa, you will need to upload the following documents:
  • Photo with the size 4x6 cm. The photo must be taken no more than 6 months ago and meet certain requirements. A sample can be viewed here.
  • Title page of the passport.
  • Page of the passport with your details. 

Important! The Lao electronic visa is issued for tourist purposes only. For long-term visas, you will need to contact the Lao embassy/consulate.
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      • Visa on arrival
        Such a visa is issued at all international airports in the country, at the Tha Naleng railway station in Vientiane, on the friendship bridges between Laos and Thailand and some other crossings.

        Visa application documents:
        • Passport (valid for 6 months with a blank visa page);
        • 2 questionnaires (issued at the place of arrival);
        • 2 photos with the size 3x4;
        • Consular fee.
        • Children under the age of 16 are eligible for their parents' (mother's) visa.
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        Applying for a visa at the Laos embassy
        To apply for a Laos visa at the embassy, you must:
        • Contact the nearest embassy or consulate.
        • Fill out the application form for a visa to Laos and send it along with the necessary documents. You can find a Laos visa on the embassy or consulate website.
        • You can apply in person or by mail, according to the instructions of the Lao consular service.
        • Pay the Laos visa fee.

        The main list of documents for applying for a visa:
        • Your passport, which must be valid for at least another six months.
        • Application form for a visa to Laos. If you are applying at the embassy, you can download it online. If you apply for a visa on arrival, you can get the application form on the plane or at the checkpoint/airport.
        • The last two photos with the size of the passport with a white background and a size of 4 cm x 6 cm.
        • The confirmation of your stay in Laos, such as a hotel reservation.
        • The proof that you have enough financial resources to pay for your stay.
        • Round-trip ticket or further.
        • Payment of the Laos visa fee.
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        The validity period of a tourist visa to Laos is 60 days after issuance and allows its holders to stay for a maximum of 30 days per entry during this 60 - day period.

        It is also possible for tourists to extend their visa while in Laos twice for 30 days (15 days each). To do this, you need to contact the Immigration Department in Vientiane.

        For trips of up to 15 days, visa-free entry is available (such countries are listed above). Tourists visiting the country for more than 15 days need to apply for a visa in advance, it can be obtained at the Lao embassy or upon arrival in the country itself.
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