Laos Visa Information
All visitors entering Laos must possess valid passports. Visa can obtained from Lao Embassies and Consulates abroad. In addition, visa can also be obtained on arrival at the international checkpoint
Visas are available in advance of arrival at Lao Embassies. This can be done in several ways through a tour company recognized by the Lao PDR from Lao Embassies or Consulate in countries.
For those wishing to extend their stay, it is possible to extend your visa at the Immigration Office in Vientiane, through travel agencies. It is also possible to obtain a Visal on arrival at international checkpoint
Validity starts from day of entry into Laos. Tourist/Business: 30 days (can be extended twice in Vientiane for 30 days). Visas must be used within three months of being issued.
Passport/Visa Note: Those requiring visas should obtain them in their home country before travelling to Laos. Visas are available on arrival at international checkpoint. On entering Laos visitors must ensure they receive an entry stamp in their passport as fines for not having one are high. All visitors' passports should be valid for at least six months.
The list of countries which are extempt from Laos visa
No | List of Visa Exemption | Diplomatic Passport | Service Passport | Ordinary Passport |
Countries | Visa exemption | Visa exemption | Visa exemption | |
1 | Brazil | 90 days | 90 days | Require |
2 | Brunei Darussalam | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days |
3 | Cambodia | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
4 | China | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
5 | Croatia | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
6 | Czech Republic | 30 days | 3o days | Require |
7 | Hungary | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
8 | India | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
9 | Indonesia | 14 days | 14 days | 30 days |
10 | Japan | 90 days | Require | 15 days |
11 | Kazakhstan | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
12 | Kyrgyzstan | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
13 | Luxembourg | Require | Require | 15 days |
14 | Malaysia | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
15 | Mongolia | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
16 | Myanmar | 30 days | 30 days | 14 days |
17 | North Korea | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
18 | Peru | 90 days | 90 days | Require |
19 | Poland | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
20 | Republic of Cuba | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
21 | Republic of Korea | 30 days | 30 days | 15 days |
22 | Royal of Thailand | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
23 | Russia Federal | 30 days | 30 days | 15 days |
24 | Singapore | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
25 | Slovakia | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
26 | Swiss | Require | Require | 15 days |
27 | Tajikistan | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
28 | The Philippines | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
29 | Timor-Leste | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
30 | Turkmenistan | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
31 | Ukraine | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
32 | Uzbekistan | 30 days | 30 days | Require |
33 | Vietnam | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
34 | Yugoslavia | 30 days | 30 days | Require |