Laos Visa 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.
Evisa Tourist eVisa
Voa Canada Tourist eVisa
Voa Sweden Tourist eVisa
Voa Us Citizens Tourist eVisa
Voa Australia Others Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Laos?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Laos, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a Laos visa — the options available to you are Evisa Tourist eVisa, Voa Canada Tourist eVisa, Voa Sweden Tourist eVisa.
Laos Visa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evisa Tourist eVisa | $50.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Voa Canada Tourist eVisa | $42.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Voa Sweden Tourist eVisa | $31.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Voa Us Citizens Tourist eVisa | $35.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
| Voa Australia Others Tourist eVisa | $30.00 | 30 days | $59.00 |
Laos Visa Processing Time
Laos asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–6 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.
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Laos Visa Requirements
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Laos Visa Requirements by Nationality
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Laos visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Laos visa requirements specific to you.
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
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