Laos visa information

A visa is required for entry to Laos

Citizens of Australia, UK, US, EU Countries, New Zealand and Canada require a visa to visit Laos. All other nationalities should check with the Laotian embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

Obtaining a visa

Travellers can easily obtain 30 day tourist visas on arrival in Laos, at Vientiane, Pakse or Luang Prabang airports, or at the overland border points listed below. The price of a Lao visa varies according to nationality and is 30 USD for holders of Australian and New Zealand passports, 35 USD for holders of USA and UK passports, and 42 USD for holders of Canadian passports. For travellers of all nationalities payment should be made in USD cash and a passport photo must be provided. Visas cost an extra 1 USD on weekends and public holidays.

Laos visas can be obtained on arrival at the following border crossings:

• The Friendship Bridge crossing (near Vientiane, bordering Thailand)
• The Vientiane International Airport (Wattay Airport)
• The Luang Prabang International Airport
• Pakse International Airport
• Voen Kham/Dom Kralor (Champasak Province, bordering Cambodia)
• Savannakhet/Mukdahan (Savannakhet Province, bordering Thailand)
• Nam Kan/Nong Haet (Xieng Khuang Province, bordering Vietnam)
• Nam Phao/Cau Treo (Bolikhamsay Province, bordering Vietnam)
• Densavanh/Lao Bao (Savannakhet Province, bordering Vietnam)
• Thakaek/Nakom Phanom (Khammouane Province, bordering Thailand)
• Vang Tao/Chong Mek (Champasak Province, bordering Thailand)
• Huay Xai/Chiang Khong (Bokeo Province, bordering Thailand)
• Boten/Mohan (Luang Namtha Province, bordering China).

It is your responsibility to ensure all visa and entry requirements are met prior to your arrival in Laos.

Please note:

All information provided on this page is correct at the time of writing. Rules and regulations can change suddenly. Travel Indochina will do their utmost to advise you in ample time of any changes but cannot be held responsible for any additional charges incurred. We strongly suggest that you check with the relevant embassies in your country of residence that these guidelines are applicable to you.

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