Visa to Laos

1.  LAO VISA EXEMPTIONS:

1. Citizens of the following 15 countries can visit Laos without a visa, including all ASEAN nationals. According to the Ministry of Public Security of Laos, the maximum allowed period of stay depends on nationality.
   - Free visa for 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar

- Free visa for 15 days: Japan, Luxembourg, Switzerland

 - Free visa for 50 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam
2.    LAO VISA ON ARRIVAL: 

2.1.    Who is eligible to apply Laos Visa on Arrival?
The visitors easily get a Laos visa on arrival at 13 border crossings and all Laos international airports. Here are the documentary requirements to get a visa on arrival.
2.2.    Lao Visa on Arrival Port of Entry

• International airports:

-    Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital;
-    Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province;
-    Pakse Internatioanl Airport in Champasack Province;

•  Land border checkpoints: 

• From Vietnam to Laos:

• Cau Treo (Ha Tinh, Vietnam) - Nam Phao (Bolikhamxay, Laos)
• Nam Can (Nghe An, Vietnam) - Nam Khan (Xieng Khouang, Laos)
• Lao Bao (Quang Tri, Vietnam) - Daen Savanh (Savannakhet, Laos)
• Po Y (Kontum, Vietnam) - Phou Keua (Attapeu, Laos)

• From Cambodia to Laos:

• Trapeang Kriel (Stung Treng, Cambodia) -  Nong Nok Khian (Champasak, Laos)

• From Thailand to Laos

• Chiangkhong (Chiang Rai, Thailand) - Houixay (Bokeo, Laos)
• Nakaxeng (Loei, Thailand) - Namheuang (Sayabouly, Laos)
• Nongkhay (Nongkhay, Thailand) - Friendship Bridge I/ train station (Vientiane Capital, Laos)
• Nakorn Phanom (Nakorn Phanom, Thailand) - Friendship Bridge III (Khammouane, Laos)  
• Moukdahan (Moukdahan, Thailand) - Friendship Bridge II (Savannaket, Laos)
• Chongmek (Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand) - Vangtao (Champasack, Laos)  
• Houikon (Narn, Thailand) - Namngern (Sayabouly, Laos)                    

• From China to Laos:

• Mohan (Yunnan, China) - Botene (Luang Namtha, Laos)

2.3. Requirement Documents:

• Valid passport: At least 6 months upon arrival
• 2 passport-sized photos 4X6 (taken no longer than 6 months)
• Application Form filled and signed by the applicant.
• At least 1 blank page for visa sticker

2.4. Lao visa on arrival fees:
The visa fee depends on the traveler's nationality and the length of stay, but it costs around US$ 30 - US$45. The fee can be paid in US dollars or Thai baht, and credit cards are not accepted.

Note: A Laos Visa on Arrival allows travelers to enter Laos and stay for up to 30 days without having to obtain a visa before traveling.

3. LAO E-VISA:
   3.1.    Who is eligible?
   The Lao E-visa facility is available for the following countries:
   Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Ireland, Paraguay, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States,  Switzerland, Spain, and United Arab Emirates
   For in details, you can see the list here

3.2.    Lao E-visa Port of Entry
E-Visa can be used to enter through the following designated ports:      

• Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)

• Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
• Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang province)
• Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet province)
• Pakse International Airport (Champasak province)

3.3.    Requirement Documents
If you are applying for the E-visa, you have to upload the following documents:

• Passport Photo size 4x6 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)
3.4.    How to apply for a E-visa?
You can apply Laos E-visa here: https://laoE-visa.gov.la/index

• 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 E-visa Approval Letter.

As soon as you arrive in Laos with the E-visa approval letter, follow the steps mentioned below:

• Go to the Immigration area and enter the dedicated  E-visa lane.
• Present your passport and E-visa Approval Letter to the Immigration officer.
• Get the final Immigration approval and enter Laos.

Note: Laos E-visa is non-refundable. The process takes around 3 business days. 

3.5.    E- Visa Fees
The E-visa payment is the last step of your application process after you submit your details and the required documents.
Applicants should note that the E-visa Fee is non-refundable. The price will be different for each country. Please click here to calculate your E-visa Fee.

3.6.    Validity of Lao E-visa
The E-visa for Laos is a single-entry online visa that allows a maximum stay of 30 days in Laos and is valid for 60 days from the date of approval.