Each foreigner from each country entering Laos will have different regulation about Laos Visa agreement and different type of visa.
LAOS VISA EXEMPTION
Currently, Laos offers visa exemption to 36 countries, up to different type of passport such as diplomatic, service or ordinary passports.
Below is information about nations having visa exception agreement with Laos:
| No | Countries | Diplomatic Passport | Service Passport | Ordinary Passport |
| ASEAN Members | ||||
| 1 | Brunei (BRN) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 2 | Cambodia (KHM) | 90 days | 90 days | 30 days |
| 3 | Indonesia (IDN) | 14 days | 14 days | 30 days |
| 4 | Malaysia (MYS) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 5 | Myanmar (MMR) | 30 days | 30 days | 14 days |
| 6 | Philippines (PHL) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 7 | Singapore (SGP) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 8 | Thailand (THA) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 9 | Timor-Leste (TMP) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 10 | Vietnam (VNM) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Asia | ||||
| 11 | Azerbaijan (AZE) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 12 | Bangladesh (BGD) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 13 | China (CHN) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | 14 days | 14 days | N/A | |
| 14 | India (IND) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 15 | Japan (JPN) | 90 days | 90 days | 15 days |
| 16 | Kuwait (KWT) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 17 | Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 18 | Mongolia (MNG) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 19 | North Korea (PRK) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 20 | Pakistan (PAK) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 21 | South Korea (KOR) | 90 days | 90 days | 30 days |
| Europe | ||||
| 22 | Belarus (BLR) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 23 | Czech Republic (CZE) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 24 | Hungary (HUN) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 25 | Luxembourg (LUX) | N/A | N/A | 15 days |
| 26 | Norway (NOR) | 90 days | N/A | N/A |
| 27 | Poland (POL) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 28 | Russia (RUS) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| 29 | Serbia (SRB) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 30 | Slovak Republic (SVK) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 31 | Switzerland (CHE) | 30 days | 30 days | 15 days |
| South America | ||||
| 32 | Brazil (BRA) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 33 | Ecuador (ECU) | 30 days | 30 days | N/A |
| 34 | Peru (PER) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| North America | ||||
| 35 | Cuba (CUB) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
| 36 | Mexico (MEX) | 90 days | 90 days | N/A |
For tourists has plan to visit Laos, but not exempted from visa, they can get Laos Visa prior to their arrival through a Laos Embassy or Consulate overseas. Besides, they also can get E-Visa via online application form or Visa on arrival at check-in points.
LAOS E-VISA
Laos E-Visa is offered to citizens of over 150 countries, who are also eligible for a Visa on arrival. The E-Visa Approval Letter has validity for e single entry stay of up to 30 days in Laos. Applicants is easy to get E-Visa through a online application form, instead of waiting for a long time for a visa on arrival at border entry points.
Who can apply for E-visa?
Laos E-Visa facility is available for these following countries: see list
How to apply?
Three simple steps to apply E-visa
Step 1: Provide the application details and upload the necessary documents.
Step 2: Review your application and pay the fee online.
Step 3: Download the eVisa Approval Letter.
Evisa Application here: https://laoevisa.gov.la/index
Document Information
If you are applying for the eVisa, you have to upload the following documents:
- Photograph size 4×6 cm (have been taken no longer than 6 months).
- Passport cover page.
- Passport bio page.
Note: Please upload the photo of your passport that covers the whole bio page including its MRZ (two lines at the bottom of the page)
Visa Fees:
The eVisa payment is the last step of your application process after submitting your details and the required documents.
Applicants should note that the eVisa Fee is non-refundable.
Port of Entry
E-Visa can be used to enter through these following designated ports:
- Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)
- Lao – Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
- Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)
- Lao – Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province)
- Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province)
LAOS VISA ON ARRIVAL
Citizens of several eligible countries including Australia, Canada, the United States and European Union member countries can obtain a visa on arrival for Laos. Travelers simply need to meet the Laos requirements for this visa format to get their permission to enter at the border.
Laos Visa on Arrival Requirements
The requirements for a Laos visa on arrival are as follows:
- An original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos.
- A completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-type photographs and with a light background.
- Cash to pay for the visa fee and additional costs if they apply.Proof of accommodation for the visa application.
The visa on arrival application form is available at 22 ports of entry in Laos or when traveling by plane are given by the airline before landing.
The main border checkpoints in Laos include:
International airports:
- Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital;
- Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province;
- Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province;
- Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province.
There are also a number of land border checkpoints where it is possible to get a visa on arrival for Laos, these include the following:
Thailand-Laos:
- Chiang Khong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province;
- Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province;
- Houi Koln – Nam Ngeun, Nan to Sayabouly Province;
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhai-Vientiane Capital;
- Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane;
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province;
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province;
- Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasack Province.
Cambodia-Laos:
- Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasack Province.
Vietnam-Laos:
- Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province;
- Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province;
- Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province;
- Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province.
China-Laos:
- Mohan – Botene, Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
