Laos Visa 2026
If you plan to travel to Laos, we ensure the program is tailored to your taste and accompany you throughout your trip. However, remember to inquire about the visa and purchase your airplane ticket.
In certain cases, the Laos Visa is not required. Everything depends on the number of entries, the number of days in Laos, and your nationality. Discover if you can be exempted from a visa for your trip to Laos.
Visa Exemption for ASEAN & Selected Citizens
The visa exemption allows certain travelers to enter Laos without a visa, if several conditions are met, according to nationality and type of travel. Citizens from ASEAN member countries and selected nations can enter Laos visa-free for specific durations:
🇱🇦 30 Days: Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Mongolia.
🇱🇦 14 Days: Brunei, Myanmar.
🇱🇦 15 Days: Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
For travelers entering Laos under this visa exemption framework, eligible citizens must ensure:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry to Laos.
- Passport with at least 02 blank pages.
The particularity of the visa exemption is that it is totally free and not subject to any application.
E-visa for a Maximum Stay of 30 Days
For travelers wanting to stay longer or those not on the exemption list, the E-visa is the most efficient choice (Apply via the official portal at https://laoevisa.gov.la/index):
🛂 Eligibility: Open to citizens of over 160 eligible countries.
⏳ Duration: Up to 30 days (Single Entry).
💵 Official Fee: Approximately $50 USD (varies slightly depending on nationality).
⚡ Processing Time: Typically 3 working days.
🛃 Ports of Entry: Accepted at major international checkpoints, including Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, and major Lao-Thai & Lao-Vietnamese land border crossings.
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Travelers from eligible countries can also obtain a Visa on Arrival directly at international airports and major land border checkpoints for a fee of $40–$50 USD in cash (30-day stay).
Important Notes for 2026
🛂 Passport Validity: Must be at least 6 months from the date of entry with 02 blank pages.
💵 Cash Requirement: When obtaining a Visa on Arrival, bring exact USD cash in clean, undamaged bills to avoid extra processing surcharges.
📄 Digital Proof: While digital copies are often accepted, we highly recommend printing two hard copies of your E-visa approval letter to present to immigration officers.
