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


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