Laos Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
174 of 207 passports can enter Laos without arranging a visa in advance: 15 visa-free and 159 with a visa on arrival. 33 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 15
- On arrival 159
- Visa 33
No visa in advance
174 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
15
E-visa online
0
Visa required
33
How to enter Laos
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Most visitors can get a 30-day visa on arrival or an e-visa; ASEAN nationals, Japan and Korea are visa-exempt for shorter stays. Laos ended its Visit Laos Year 2024 special exemptions on 1 Jan 2025.
Most nationalities
- Fee
- About USD 50 (varies by nationality)
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 60 days from issue
- Processing
- About 3 business days
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Official entry rules
laoevisa.gov.la
Recent and upcoming changes
Visit Laos Year exemptions ended
Temporary visa exemptions and longer stays granted for 2024 lapsed, returning to standard rules. Source
Checked against official sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Laos can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Laos visa-free
15 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Laos
159 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
Albania30 days
Andorra30 days
Angola30 days
Anguilla30 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina30 days
Armenia30 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahamas30 days
Bahrain30 days
Barbados30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium30 days
Belize30 days
Benin30 days
Bermuda30 days
Bhutan30 days
Bolivia30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days
Botswana30 days
Brazil30 days
British National (Overseas)30 days
British Virgin Islands30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Burkina Faso30 days
Canada30 days
Cape Verde30 days
Cayman Islands30 days
Central African Republic30 days
Chad30 days
Chile30 days
China30 days
Colombia30 days
Comoros30 days
Costa Rica30 days
Croatia30 days
Cuba30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Djibouti30 days
Dominica30 days
Dominican Republic30 days
Ecuador30 days
Egypt30 days
El Salvador30 days
Equatorial Guinea30 days
Eritrea30 days
Estonia30 days
Ethiopia30 days
Fiji30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Gabon30 days
Gambia30 days
Georgia30 days
Germany30 days
Greece30 days
Grenada30 days
Guatemala30 days
Guinea30 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti30 days
Honduras30 days
Hong Kong30 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
India30 days
Ireland30 days
Israel30 daysIsraeli Travel Document (Teudat Ma'avar)30 days
Italy30 days
Jamaica30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kenya30 days
Kiribati30 days
Kuwait30 days
Kyrgyzstan30 days
Latvia30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Lithuania30 days
Macau30 days
Madagascar30 days
Malawi30 days
Maldives30 days
Mali30 days
Malta30 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Mauritania30 days
Mauritius30 days
Mexico30 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova30 days
Monaco30 days
Montenegro30 days
Montserrat30 days
Morocco30 days
Namibia30 days
Nepal30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Nicaragua30 days
North Korea30 days
North Macedonia30 days
Norway30 days
Oman30 days
Palau30 days
Palestine30 days
Panama30 days
Papua New Guinea30 days
Paraguay30 days
Peru30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Qatar30 days
Romania30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Helena30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis30 days
Saint Lucia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino30 days
Sao Tome and Principe30 days
Saudi Arabia30 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
Solomon Islands30 days
Somalia30 days
South Africa30 days
Spain30 days
Sri Lanka30 days
Sweden30 days
Taiwan30 days
Tajikistan30 days
Tanzania30 days
Timor-Leste30 days
Togo30 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Tunisia30 days
Turkey30 days
Turkmenistan30 days
Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
Tuvalu30 days
Uganda30 days
Ukraine30 days
United Arab Emirates30 daysUnited Kingdom30 days
United States30 days
Uruguay30 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu30 days
Vatican City30 days
Venezuela30 days
Yemen30 daysPassports that need a visa for Laos
33 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
Laos visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Laos?
US passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 30 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Laos?
UK passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 30 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Laos?
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 30 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Laos?
Australia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 30 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Laos?
India passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos or apply for an e-visa online before they go for up to 30 days.
How long can you stay in Laos without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 30 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
Does Laos have an ETA or e-visa?
Lao e-Visa (About USD 50 (varies by nationality)): Most nationalities. Apply only on the official government site.
How many passports need a visa for Laos?
33 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Laos's official site before you book and again before you fly.