Since July 2019, the Laotian government has introduced an electronic visa for visiting the country for tourism purposes. It allows you to enter the country once and stay for a maximum of three months. 30 days. Most nationalities are eligible for this online application. Consular fees are 46 €. The average time taken to obtain an e-Visa is 4 days for urgent departures.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Lao e-Visa?
1️⃣ Passport
Travellers must have a passport that is still valid at least 6 months after the date of entry into Laos.
2️⃣ Current visa
You must not not be in possession of a Laotian visa in progress.
3️⃣ Location
You must not not currently in Laos with a valid visa, or with an extension to your visa.
Which nationalities are eligible for e-Visa?
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇦🇱 Albania
🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇦🇴 Angola
🇦🇬 Antig.-et-Barb.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇦🇲 Armenia
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇧🇭 Bahrain
🇧🇧 Barbados
🇧🇿 Belize
🇧🇯 Benin
🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇧🇦 Bosnia-H
🇧🇼 Botswana
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
🇨🇱 Chile
🇨🇳 China
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇰🇲 Comoros
🇰🇵 North Korea
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇩🇯 Djibouti
🇩🇲 Dominique
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇦🇪 Emirates A. U.
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇪🇷 Eritrea
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇺🇸 United States
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇦 Gabon
🇬🇲 Gambia
🇬🇪 Georgia
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇬🇹 Guatemala
🇬🇶 Guinea Equat.
🇬🇫 French Guiana
🇭🇹 Haiti
🇭🇳 Honduras
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
🇰🇮 Kiribati
🇰🇼 Kuwait
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇲🇰 Macedonia
🇲🇬 Madagascar
🇲🇼 Malawi
🇲🇻 Maldives
🇲🇱 Mali
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
🇲🇺 Mauritius
🇲🇷 Mauritania
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇫🇲 Micronesia
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇳🇦 Namibia
🇳🇵 Nepal
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇴🇲 Oman
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇵🇼 Palau
🇵🇦 Panama
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇵🇪 Peru
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇩🇴 Domin. Rep.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇷🇴 Romania
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇷🇼 Rwanda
🇰🇳 Saint-C-et-N.
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇻🇨 St-V-et-les-G.
🇱🇨 Sainte-Lucie
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
🇸🇻 Salvador
🇼🇸 Samoa
🇸🇹 Sao T-et-P
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇸🇨 Seychelles
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇸🇴 Somalia
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇹🇩 Chad
🇹🇱 East Timor
🇹🇬 Togo
🇹🇹 Trinité-et-Tob.
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
🇻🇪 Venezuela
🇾🇪 Yemen
Nationals of 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭Switzerland, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇷🇺Russie are exempt from visa requirements for stays less than 15 days.
Nationals of 🇧🇳Brunei and 🇲🇲 Myanmar are exempt from visa requirements for stays less than 14 days and those of 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇵🇭Philippines, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇻🇳 🇲🇳Mongolie Vietnam. for holidays less than 30 days.
*Travellers 🇨🇳 Chinese travelling by groups organised by registered agencies can benefit from a visa exemption for a stay of up to up to 15 days. This measure also includes citizens of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
If you wish to stay longer in Laos, you will need to
apply for a new e-Visa and do it extend on site.
apply for a new e-Visa and do it extend on site.
Which destinations are eligible for e-Visa?
- Wattay International Airport Vientiane
- International airport of Luang Prabang
- International airport of Pakse
- First bridge of Lao-Thai friendship
- Second bridge of Lao-Thai Friendship (Savannakhet region)
- Boten (Chinese border)
If you are arriving from another location, please request a classic visa at the embassy or on arrival.
How much does an e-Visa for Laos cost?
Are you visiting Laos for less than 30 days?
- 1 entrance in Laos
- stay of 30 days maximum
- 60 days to enter Laos on the
- validity that begins from input in Laos
Consular fees for 46 € per passenger
What are the advantages of e-Visa over a traditional visa?
Group application possible
100% online, nothing to post
Quicker to obtain
Official document from the authorities
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Disrupted processing of filesThe authorities may take a few days longer to issue the document
In summary
| Format | Electronics only |
|---|---|
| Reason | Tourism only |
| Number of entries | 1 |
| How long does it take? | 4 days |
| Length of stay | 0 to 30 days |
| Validity | 60 days |
| Consular fees | From 50,00 € |
For a trip to Laosthe visa is a compulsory document. The price of a Laos visa is 46 € consular fees and allows you to stay 30 days in Laos for tourism visa only. If you are visiting Laos for a different reason, we advise you to apply for a classic Laos visa at the Embassy.
It is also possible to obtain a Laos visa on arrival à Wattay / Vientiane international airport, Paksé / Champassak airport, Louangprabang international airport, Bo Ten / Bo Hane border (China), Golden Triangle border (Thailand / Burma), Houay Xay / Chiengkhong border (Thailand), First Friendship Bridge (Thai border), Thanaleng railway station (Thai border), Thakhek / Nakornpathom border (Thailand), Densavanh / Lao Bao border (Vietnam), Second Friendship Bridge (Thailand), Vang Tao / Song Mek border (Thailand) and Nong Nok Khiene / Tra Preng Kriene (Cambodia).
We advise you to make the online request at least 4 days before you arrive in Laos.
When should you travel to Laos?
The dry season, from November to March, is the ideal time to visit Laos. It is important to take into account the rainy season in April.
Places to visit in Laos
The Konglor valley will take you on a tour of many spectacular caves. Located on the banks of the river Nam Song, the village of Vang Vieg will offer you unique and impressive landscapes. On foot, by boat or in a hot-air balloon, there's no limit to the ways in which you can enjoy this magical moment.
Departing from Muang KhuaTake a boat to the village of Nong Khiaw.
In the heart of this village, you'll discover white limestone cliffs, caves and tropical jungle.
Meet ethnic villages in the most remote places in the north of the country and discover their customs and way of life. In the heart of the capital, Vientianetake advantage of night market to discover and taste local products.
Practical information
- Official country name Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Location South-East Asia
- Capital Vientiane
- Area surface area: 237,955 km2
- Language : Lao
- Currency : Kip
- Climate : Tropical
- Time zone UTC +7
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Information
Security : Laos is not a high-crime country, but it is advisable to be careful.
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