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Visitor & short-stay visas

Laotian Lao eVisa (Tourist)

The official online visa letting eligible travellers apply for a short tourist or short-stay visit before departure, granted ahead of arrival.

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eVisa fee amount is set dynamically by the portal calculator and was not confirmed from a fixed official figure; the eVisa-eligible nationality list should be checked on the portal.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Laos government website before you apply.
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Official name
Lao eVisa
Route type
Electronic visa for tourism / short stay
Length of stay
30 days
Entries
Single entry
eVisa validity
Enter within 60 days of the approval letter
Processing time
About 3 working days
Passport validity
Ordinary passport valid more than 180 days from date of arrival
Cost
Set by the portal fee calculator (varies by nationality); non-refundable
Exact fee not confirmed from a static official figure

Who it is for

  • Ordinary-passport holders of nationalities listed as eVisa-eligible on the portal
  • Travellers entering for tourism or other permitted short-stay purposes
  • Those arriving through a designated eVisa entry point

Requirements

  • Ordinary passport valid more than 180 days from arrival
  • Recent passport-style photo (4x6 cm, ICAO standard, taken within 6 months)
  • Scan of the passport bio-data page including the machine-readable zone
  • Payment by an accepted card or e-wallet (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Amex, WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay)

What you can do

  • Enter Laos once for tourism / permitted short-stay activities
  • Stay for up to 30 days
  • Enter only through a designated eVisa airport, bridge or railway checkpoint

How to apply

  • Complete the application form on the official eVisa portal
  • Upload the required photo and passport bio page
  • Pay the fee with a secure online payment method
  • Receive the approval letter by email and present it on arrival

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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