Crossed by the Mekong River, Laos is divided between mountainous landscapes, Buddhist monasteries and vestiges of French colonial architecture. During the dry season, from November to March, the climate is ideal for (re)discovering this Asian country with its warm and hospitable people. We'll help you prepare your trip to Laos. Do I need a visa? If so, how do you get one, and how much does it cost?
Our agency handles e-visa applications for travelers from all over the world, to Laos and many other Asian countries. Find out how to obtain an e-visa for Laos quickly and easily at Visamundi.
Do I need a visa to enter Laos?
Do I need a visa to enter Laos?Only citizens of the following countries are authorized to visit Laos without a visa, for stays of up to 14 days: Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and Vietnam. Citizens of the above-mentioned countries are required to apply for a visa for Laos for stays of more than 14 days. If you are not covered by the visa waiver introduced by the Laotian authorities, you must also obtain a classic visa or an e-visa to visit the Southeast Asian country.
You can obtain a visa on the spot, on arrival in Laos, depending on your nationality, although the waiting time is difficult to estimate. Not all entry points to Laos are eligible for electronic visas. Find out in advance if you wish to opt for this solution. For greater peace of mind, apply for your visa before you leave for Laos, either at the Laotian embassy in your country of residence to obtain a classic visa, or at an agency specializing in travel documents for individuals and professionals, such as Visamundi , to obtain an e-visa.
The e-visa for Laos is valid only if you arrive on Laotian soil via one of the following air or land borders:
- Wattay international airport, Vientiane,
- the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, in Vientiane,
- the Second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, in Savannakhet,
- the Fourth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, in Houei Sai,
- Luang Prabang international airport,
- Paksé international airport,
- Boten land border, between Luang Namtha province (Laos) and Yunnan province (China).
Thanks to the e-visa for Laos, for which 160 nationalities worldwide are currently eligible, you can plan your tourist stay in Laos with complete peace of mind. Valid for 60 days from the date of issue by the local authorities, the e-visa allows a single entry to Laos, for any stay of 30 days or less. If necessary, you can extend your Laotian visa on the spot, at the Vientiane immigration office, before the document expires. You can also choose to cross the border and apply for a new visa valid for up to 30 days.
There is currently no multiple-entry visa or e-visa for Laos. The paper visa issued at the Laos Embassy is only valid for stays of up to 29 days in Laos, within 90 days of issue. The electronic visa, on the other hand, is valid exclusively for tourist trips of up to 30 days. For any other reason for staying in Laos, please contact the Laos Embassy in your country of residence and/or consult the official government website.
How can I obtain an e-visa for Laos?
How can I obtain an e-visa for Laos?Apply now for your Laos e-visa at Visamundi. We offer you a truly simplified process compared to a traditional visa application at an embassy. To obtain your e-visa for Laos within 4 days on average, depending on the processing time of visa applications by the Laotian authorities, simply fill in our online form with essential information on: the dates of your stay, your identity and your travel document. However, make sure you are outside Laos and have a means of leaving the country, such as a return air ticket, when you apply for your e-visa.
Once you have completed the form and paid for your Laos e-visa online, via our secure payment system, e-mail us a copy of your passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of your arrival in Laos, and a recent color passport photo. We will then send you your visa in electronic format (PDF), to be printed in color and attached to your passport when you enter Laos.
We advise you to send us your Laos e-visa application at least 4 days before your planned arrival in Laos. If you lose the document before your departure, contact us to receive a free copy by e-mail as soon as possible.
How much does an e-visa for Laos cost?
Regardless of the destination country, the cost of an e-visa depends largely on the prevailing exchange rates. Only consular and travel agency fees remain fixed. With Visamundi, obtain your tourist e-visa for Laos for €46 in consular fees and the rest in service charges, per traveler.
In the event that your e-visa application is refused by the Laotian authorities, Visamundi undertakes to reimburse the full cost of your Laos e-visa application. If you have any further questions about a current or future e-visa application, please contact our team by phone, email, on social networks or via the online chat available on our website.
