Laos visa requirements 🇱🇦
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Laos online e visa
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Laos online e visa usually has short stay with a period of 30 days and visa expires in 60 days. Applicant is not required to be present when applying for visa and a total of 5 documents are required. Find Laos online e visa application & requirements.
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Get Laos online e visa
- Applicant can apply in 3 easy steps. Provide the application details and upload the necessary documents then review your application and pay the fee online. Then download the eVisa Approval Letter.
- As soon as you arrive in Laos with the eVisa approval letter, Go to the Immigration area and enter the dedicated eVisa lane.
- Present your passport and eVisa Approval Letter to the Immigration officer and get the final Immigration approval and enter Laos.
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Max Stay: 30 days
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Laos tourist visa requirements & documents checklist
5 documents required for Laos tourist visa
Visa Application Form
Complete application form online for Laos
Health Document
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result required for all international travellers coming to undefined. The negative PCR test must be issued with in 72 hours of before departure.
Vaccination Document
COVID-19 vaccination proof for travellers coming to undefined. The last dose of vaccine must be taken atleast 14 ays before departure.
Passport Copy
A clear scan copy of passport of applicant's country with the information pages that has signature. Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates. Must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.
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✨ Tips for Laos tourist visa
- There are 22 ports of entry where foreign visitors from eligible countries will be able to obtain a visa on arrival to enter Laos.
- These are the main border checkpoints in Laoslike International airports: Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province, Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province, Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province.
- These are the land border checkpoints where it is possible to get a visa on arrival for Laos:
- Through Thailand-Laos: Chiang Khong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province,Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province, Houi Koln – Nam Ngeun, Nan to Sayabouly Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhai-Vientiane Capital, Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province, Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasack Province.
- Through Cambodia-Laos: Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasack Province.
- Through Vietnam-Laos: Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province, Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province, Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province, Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province.
- Through China-Laos: Mohan – Botene, Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
- There are 22 ports of entry where foreign visitors from eligible countries will be able to obtain a visa on arrival to enter Laos. These are the main border checkpoints in Laoslike International airports
- Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province, Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province, Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province. These are the land border checkpoints where it is possible to get a visa on arrival for Laos
- Through Thailand-Laos
- Chiang Khong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province,Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province, Houi Koln – Nam Ngeun, Nan to Sayabouly Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhai-Vientiane Capital, Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province, Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasack Province. Through Cambodia-Laos
- Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasack Province. Through Vietnam-Laos
- Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province, Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province, Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province, Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province. Through China-Laos
- Mohan – Botene, Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
Laos tourist visa
Visa Required
Laos tourist visa usually has short stay with a period of 30 days and visa expires in 60 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for visa and a total of 10 documents are required. Find Laos tourist visa application & requirements.
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Get Laos tourist visa
- You can apply for tourist visa at your nearest Laos embassy.
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Applicant required
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Max Stay: 30 days
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Visa Expires: 60 days
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Laos tourist visa requirements & documents checklist
10 documents required for Laos tourist visa
Visa Application Form
Complete application form for Laos
Health Document
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result required for all international travellers coming to undefined. The negative PCR test must be issued with in 72 hours of before departure.
Vaccination Document
COVID-19 vaccination proof for travellers coming to undefined. The last dose of vaccine must be taken atleast 14 ays before departure.
Passport
Original Passport or Travel document of applicant's country with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
Travel itinerary
Travel itinerary is travel reservation to and from applicant's country in your name, not a ticket.
A Forwarding Letter is required from the applicant on the company’s letter head stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose, duration of visit.
Embassy recommends not to purchase hotel and flight tickets until visa is approved. So don’t risk your money, time and effort by buying actual tickets. Get best hotel and flight itinerary within minutes for any country visa.
Accomodation Bookings
Hotel reservation(s) in Laos for the duration of your visit.
Embassy recommends not to purchase tickets until visa is approved. Don’t risk your money, time and effort by buying actual tickets. Get hotel bookings for any city in the world within minutes for visa purposes.
Travel Bookings
A round-trip flight reservations(s) for Laos.
An Onward Ticket is a flight reservation made by a real travel agency that can be helpful for visa applications or if you want to enter a country without purchasing a return flight. Get verifiable one way, round trip, and multi-city flight bookings for visa purposes.
Bank Statement
A recent monthly bank statement of the applicant from applicant's country. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balances of the accounts, and the date of the statement. If statements are printed online then it has to be Authenticated (stamped) by the bank officials.
Invitation Letter
A letter from your relative or friend or company inviting you to visit and their relationship to you. The letter could state: the purpose of your visit and length of stay, if you will be staying with them, If this person will be paying for your stay, provide proof of their funds.
Invitation Letter from Laos host / inviting Company on its letter head stating the purpose of travel, duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation
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Laos visa exemption
Visa Free
Laos visa exemption stay is usually short. and a total of 2 documents are required. Find Laos visa exemption application & requirements.
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Laos tourist visa requirements & documents checklist
5 documents required for Laos visa exemption
Health Document
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result required for all international travellers coming to undefined. The negative PCR test must be issued with in 72 hours of before departure.
Vaccination Document
COVID-19 vaccination proof for travellers coming to undefined. The last dose of vaccine must be taken atleast 14 ays before departure.
Passport
Original Passport or Travel document of home country with at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings.
Travel itinerary
Travel itinerary (travel reservation to and from home country in your name, not a ticket)
Embassy recommends not to purchase hotel and flight tickets until visa is approved. So don’t risk your money, time and effort by buying actual tickets. Get best hotel and flight itinerary within minutes for any country visa.
Proof of Funds
Proof of enough money for your stay and to leave Laos
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Laos visa on arrival
Visa on Arrival
Laos visa on arrival stay is usually short. Applicant is required to be present when applying for visa and a total of 4 documents are required. Find Laos visa on arrival application & requirements.
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Get Laos visa on arrival
- On arrival, the traveler should head to the window marked “On Arrival”. The immigration window is only for people who already have the visa.
- If the traveler hasn’t already filled the application, it is advised to complete the visa on arrival form by the window. Once completed, the traveler should submit the form and the two photographs to the immigration official at the “on arrival” window.
- To finalize the process, the traveler is expected to pay the visa fee in cash. It is possible to pay for this fee in american dollars.
- After providing all the documentation, travelers are asked to wait. The name of the traveler will be called when their application has been reviewed.
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Applicant required
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Visa Expires: 30 days
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Laos tourist visa requirements & documents checklist
4 documents required for Laos tourist visa
Visa Application Form
Complete application form for Laos
Health Document
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result required for all international travellers coming to undefined. The negative PCR test must be issued with in 72 hours of before departure.
Vaccination Document
COVID-19 vaccination proof for travellers coming to undefined. The last dose of vaccine must be taken atleast 14 ays before departure.
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Tips
✨ Tips for Laos tourist visa
- There are 22 ports of entry where foreign visitors from eligible countries will be able to obtain a visa on arrival to enter Laos.
- These are the main border checkpoints in Laoslike International airports: Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province, Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province, Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province.
- These are the land border checkpoints where it is possible to get a visa on arrival for Laos:
- Through Thailand-Laos: Chiang Khong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province,Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province, Houi Koln – Nam Ngeun, Nan to Sayabouly Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhai-Vientiane Capital, Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province, Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasack Province.
- Through Cambodia-Laos: Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasack Province.
- Through Vietnam-Laos: Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province, Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province, Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province, Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province.
- Through China-Laos: Mohan – Botene, Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
- There are 22 ports of entry where foreign visitors from eligible countries will be able to obtain a visa on arrival to enter Laos. These are the main border checkpoints in Laoslike International airports
- Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province, Pakse International Airport in Champasak Province, Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province. These are the land border checkpoints where it is possible to get a visa on arrival for Laos
- Through Thailand-Laos
- Chiang Khong – Houixay, Chiang Rai to Bokeo Province,Nakaxeng – Kaenthao, Loei to Sayabouly Province, Houi Koln – Nam Ngeun, Nan to Sayabouly Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I, Nongkhai-Vientiane Capital, Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II, Moukdahan-Savannakhet Province, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III, Nakorn Phanom-Khammouane Province, Chongmek – Vangtao, Ubol Ratchathani to Champasack Province. Through Cambodia-Laos
- Dong Calor – Veun Kham, Cambodia to Champasack Province. Through Vietnam-Laos
- Nameo – Banleui, Thanh Hoa to Huaphanh Province, Namkan – Namkan, Nge An to Xieng Khouang Province, Keoneua – Nampao (Lak Sao), Ha tinh to Bolikhamxay Province, Laobao – Dansavanh, Quang tri to Savannakhet Province. Through China-Laos
- Mohan – Botene, Yunnan to Luang Namtha Province.
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How to get Laos visa requirements & documents checklist in 2022?
Travelling to Laos? Get Laos visa requirements and application. Laos offers 4 types of visas to tourists. Citizens of 15 countries can visit Laos visa free and 152 country citizens can get visa on arrival. People of 1 country can get visa online. Citizens of 69 countries need to obtain a visa before visiting. E-visa has a maxiumum stay of 30 days. Tourist visa has a maxiumum stay of 30 days. Visa Free has a maxiumum stay of 30 days. Visa on Arrival has a maxiumum stay of 30 days.
Laos is part of Asia
with main city at Vientiane. Its Least Developed country
with a population of 6M. The main currency is Lao Kip.
The languages spoken are Lao.
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