Laos eVisa

Laos eVisa – General Information

An eVisa for Laos is an electronic tourist visa implemented in 2019 by the government of Laos to help foreign citizens apply for a visa easily and quickly.

An electronic visa application consists of filling in a short online application form, uploading the necessary documents, paying a fee, and printing the approved Laos online visa. Thanks to this procedure, travelers save money and time as no visits to embassies or consulates are needed.

The Laos visa is a single-entry travel visa issued for 60 days. It allows staying in the country for a maximum of 30 days (one month) for tourism or business-related reasons.

The online visa application takes a few minutes, and the approval comes quickly. It is delivered to the email address given in the form.

Who needs an eVisa to Laos?

All travelers who would like to visit Laos need to obtain a visa. It is advisable to get an eVisa as it is a very convenient option for everyone who values time. Check if your country is on the list and if you are eligible for Laos eVisa.

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List of eligible countries

Only citizens of eligible countries may apply for an electronic visa to Laos. Check the list below and find out if you can enter Laos with an online travel permit.

eVisa for Laos is available to the citizens of following countries:

• Andorra
• Angola
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Benin
• Bhutan
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Burkina Faso
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Cape Verde Islands
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Comoros
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cuba
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Djibouti
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• East Timor
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• El Salvador
• Guinea Equatoriale
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hong Kong SAR
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macau
• Macedonia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Mali
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritania
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Myanmar (Burma)
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• North Korea
• Norway
• Oman
• Palau
• Panama
• Papua New Guinea
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Rusia
• Rwanda
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• San Marino
• São Tomé E Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Slovak
• Slovenia
• Solomons
• Somali Republic
• South Korea
• Sudafrica
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Togolese Republic
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Yemen

Please note there are selected entry ports that accept online visas, so plan your trip taking them into account.

Types of Lao electronic visas

The eVisa for Laos comes in one type. It is a single-entry tourist visa issued for a maximum of 30 days stay in Laos. The validity time counts from the date of approval, which is 60 days (two months).

The visa can be used for tourism-related purposes like holidays, visiting family/friends, or sightseeing.

Remember that you can contact the team of experienced consultants and ask them questions at every stage of the visa application process.

The Laos visa is valid only with a passport. You must show both documents when entering the country.

Laos eVisa Application Instruction

Laos visa is available for eligible travelers entirely online. The application process includes a few steps. Here is the short eVisa application guide.

• Select your travel purpose and fill in the Laos visa application form (with personal and travel information). Upload the necessary documents and check the provided information.
• Cover a Laos tourist visa fee. Its cost is 99 Euro. You can choose between different online payment methods.
• Wait for the approved Laos eVisa to be delivered to your email address. The document will be sent as a PDF file. Print it and carry it with you when entering Laos.

Please note the government of Laos, which makes the final visa approval, may elongate the process, and it always results in a need for additional verification.

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Requirements for Lao visa online application

The requirements for a Laos visa are not many. To start the Laos tourist visa application process, you must prepare the following documents:

• a photograph of a valid passport bio-data page
• a picture of an applicant’s face (mobile or PC camera-taken photo is accepted).

A passport is also requested when crossing the Laos border. Make sure it will not expire in less than 6 months. Print the approved visa and keep both documents for border control.

Remember that to obtain an online visa, your country of origin must be listed among other eligible places. If this requirement is met, you can complete the form. Make sure that the provided information is correct. Otherwise, the approval time may be elongated, or even the application can be rejected.

You can travel with Laos eVisa only for tourism purposes. Business-related reasons and others are forbidden.

Validity of eVisa to Laos

An eVisa to Laos is valid for 2 months and enables one to stay in the country for 30 days. It is a single-entry type, so you can visit the place only once with this visa.

Transit information

You need to have a visa if you want to transit to Laos. In case you wish to go to the final destination through Laos, make sure you have a visa. You need to obtain a single-entry tourist visa to do so, as the Laos government doesn’t issue a special transit visa.