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🟢 Laos e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Laos eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Laos eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Laos. To enter Laos you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF), Passport validity requirement, CDC Laos travel health recommendations.
Laos eVisa Fees & Cost
Laos visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Laos and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist e-Visa
$50.00
30 days
$79.00
Visa on Arrival
$40.00
30 days
$79.00
Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)
$0.00
30 days
$69.00
Laos eVisa Processing Time
Laos asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Laos government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Laos eVisa — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Laos Immigration. Email updates throughout.
4
Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Laos eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Laos visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Laos requires 6 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Required▼
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2 blank visa pages
Required▼
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Digital passport photo (eVisa) or 2 passport photos (VOA)
Required▼
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Completed visa application form
Required▼
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Payment in USD (VOA cash only)
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Minimum 2 blank passport pages
Required▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Laos immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Laos▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Laos e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Laos's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Laos, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Laos requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Laos eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Laos eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Laos's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Laos
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Laos eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality - some nationalities are visa-exempt, others need an eVisa, a Visa on Arrival, or must get a visa from a Lao embassy before travel.
Is the Lao eVisa fee refundable?
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No. The eVisa fee is non-refundable once paid, regardless of whether the application is approved.
How long does the Lao eVisa take to process?
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Processing is usually 3 working days after submitting the application and paying the fee, provided all information meets the government's criteria.
Can I extend my tourist stay in Laos?
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Yes. The Department of Immigration, Foreigner Control, and Visa Extension can extend a visa for 30 days at a time; the extension fee is 20,000 Lao kip per day plus a 30,000 kip document fee, applied for before the current visa expires.
How do I apply for the Lao eVisa?
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Provide your application details and upload the required documents, review and pay the fee online, then download your eVisa Approval Letter to print and present at your port of entry.
What passport validity does Laos require?
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Laos requires travellers to hold a passport valid for at least six months remaining from the date of entry.
Do I need any vaccinations to visit Laos?
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There is no universal mandatory vaccination for entry, but health authorities recommend being up to date on routine vaccines (including measles and polio) and discussing malaria and Japanese encephalitis prevention with a doctor depending on your itinerary.
What is the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)?
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It is Laos's online arrival and departure card. All foreign nationals and stateless travellers using a passport are required to submit it within 3 days before arriving in or departing from Laos.
When should I submit the LDIF before my flight to Laos?
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The form must be submitted within 3 days before your arrival, and again within 3 days before your departure from Laos.
What happens if I overstay my visa in Laos?
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Travellers who do not maintain a valid visa face penalties of at least $10 per day in overstay fines, or possible prison time in severe cases.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Laos eVisa Service
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Common themes from Laos visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Laos Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Laos Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
