Laos•AsiaTourist Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
40 USD
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term visitor visa for tourism and leisure purposes. Valid for 30 days from date of entry. Available as e-Visa, visa on arrival, or through consulate. Can be extended twice for a total of 90 days.
The Tourist Visa is Laos's primary short-term visitor visa for tourism and leisure travel. Available through multiple channels including online e-Visa, visa on arrival at major entry points, or advance application at embassies. The visa allows entry for 30 days and can be extended up to 90 days total.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, DZ, BD, BI, CM, CG, CD, GH, GN, GW, IR, IQ, CI, LB, LS, LR, LY, NE, NG, PK, SL, SN, SS, SD, SY, SZ, TO, ZM, ZW
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages
Passport photo
4x6cm, color, recent (within 6 months), plain white background
Proof of accommodation
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
OptionalProof of funds
Evidence of financial support for stay
OptionalReturn ticket
Proof of onward travel
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Simple and quick application process
- Available online, on arrival, and through embassies
- Affordable visa fee
- Extendable while in Laos
- Multiple entry options
Considerations
- Limited to 90 days maximum stay
- Cannot work on this visa
- e-Visa is single entry only
- Limited to tourism purposes only
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photo, and accommodation proof
Apply online or at airport
Submit e-Visa application online or complete form at entry point
Pay visa fee
USD 40 for most nationalities, USD 20 for Chinese/Vietnamese nationals
Receive approval
For e-Visa: receive email approval; for VOA: immediate processing
Enter Laos
Present approved visa and passport at entry point
Application Forms
Tourist Visa Application Form
Visa on Arrival Form
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