{"id":7021194,"date":"2025-09-11T11:21:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7021194"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T10:26:57","slug":"laos-launches-digital-emigration-system-for-foreign-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/le-laos-a-lance-un-systeme-dimmigration-numerique-pour-les-voyageurs-etrangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Laos launches LDIF, a digital immigration form"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Laos is preparing to modernize its border procedures considerably, with the launch of a trial version of its new <strong>digital check-in system<\/strong> <strong>and departures<\/strong>in force since September 1. This initiative marks a turning point, abandoning traditional paper immigration forms in favor of an online platform for all foreign passport holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laotian digital immigration form<\/strong> is designed for <strong>simplify border procedures<\/strong> by requiring travelers to submit their information online within <strong>three days prior to arrival and departure<\/strong>. Via this digital platform, visitors will be asked to provide essential details such as passport information, visa details, travel plans and intended address(es) during their stay in Laos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe title=\"LDIF Submit Online\" width=\"1156\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bolNSbY8Pi0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The procurement process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new system applies to <strong>all foreign nationals entering the country by air or land<\/strong>. Simply visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.gov.la\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.immigration.gov.la\/en\/home<\/a> and choose the form associated with your request (arrival in Laos or departure from Laos). <strong>All requests are free of charge<\/strong>. Once the form has been finalized on your side, a <strong>QR code<\/strong> will be issued and you will need to present it at immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital recording system will be available in <strong>Lao, English and Chinese<\/strong>. Initial deployment will take place in <strong>four international entry points<\/strong> keys :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wattay international airport in Vientiane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luang Prabang international airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pakse international airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, linking Vientiane to Thailand's Nong Khai province.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A few exceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are exemptions: Thai citizens who use a border pass rather than a passport will be exempt from this online registration requirement during the trial period. Similarly, Laotian citizens and foreigners who have obtained permanent residence in Laos are not required to register via this new platform, and can continue to use existing procedures at immigration checkpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Laotian government plans to <strong>monitor and evaluate the system over a 2-year trial period<\/strong>with full nationwide implementation targeted for 2026.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laos is set to significantly modernize its border procedures with the launch of a trial version of its new digital arrival and departure registration system, effective September 1. 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