LAOS VISA EXEMPTION

Regular passport holders from 15 countries below do not need a tourist visa for Laos.

Exemption list:

•           Visitors from the following countries are eligible for a 14-day stay without a visa: Myanmar

•           Visitors from the following countries are eligible for a 15-day stay without a visa: Japan, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

•           Visitors from the following countries are eligible for a 30-day stay without a visa: Brunei Darussalam Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Special note:

•           It is important to note that even if your country is listed under the Laos visa exemption list, you may still be required to obtain a visa if you are planning to stay in Laos for longer than the specified duration or engage in certain activities such as business or employment.

•           The visa exemption policy is subject to change, so it is always a good idea to check with the nearest Laotian embassy or con- sulate to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information before visitors travel to Laos.

LAOS E-VISA

As of 2023, Laos has opened a new E-visa service granted by the Lao Government Authorities to enable 144 countries to apply for a visa online.

The list includes Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Laos e-visa requirement:

•           Passport with a validity of no less than six months and at least 2 blank passport pages.

. One recent color 4x6 cm photo in digital format.

•           E-visa fee of USD (the fee depends on the traveler’s nationality and is non-refundable).

Processing time:

The processing time for the visa is usually 03 working days after submitting the application and paying the visa fee, provided that all information supplied by applicants meets the criteria and is accepted by the Lao Government Authorities, otherwise the processing time could be longer.

The policies for Laos e-visa may change over time, you should get more information from: www.laoevisa.gov.la before your travel

LAOS VISA ON ARRIVAL

Another convenient way travelers can consider is a visa on arrival (VOA). The VOA is available at international airports and some border checkpoints. Aurora Travel & DMC will assist with the process of obtaining the letter for you. Please follow the below steps:

Step 1: Arrive at one of the designated international airports or border crossings that offer visa-on-arrival services.

Step 2: Complete an application form and provide two passport-sized photos.

Step 3: Pay the visa fee in cash, which varies depending on your nationality and the type of visa you are applying for.

Step 4: Wait for your visa to be processed. This usually takes around 15-30 minutes but can take longer during peak travel times.

Important note

•           Make sure that the passport has at least 6 months of validity from the entry date ahead

•           The Visa on Arrival is worked if travelers enter Laos via airports such as Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, Champasak provinceSavannakhet International Airport.

•           Travelers must provide two (02) photos of passport-type.

•           A visa application form is filled up and signed by the applicant. This file is

available at the Visa booth.

•           You need to prepare some US cash for the visa fee since no credit cards are accepted.

LAOS VISA FOR RESTRICTED NATIONALITIES

There are countries those are restricted their citizens to apply for visas to Laos. And we are strictly requested to process according to Laos's regulations.

Restricted list:

The list includes Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mozambique, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Syria (Syrian Arab Republic), Swaziland, Tonga, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

VOA terms & conditions for restricted passport holders:

Terms:

•           Service fees vary depending on nationality and the date of processing the VOA.

•           The validity depends on the travelers’ stay time in Laos (maximum of 30 days).

•           Contact us for case-by-case quotations. Conditions:

•           Package tour with Aurora Travel.

•           Passport copies of all passengers.

•           Copy of international return flight (In and out of Vietnam).

•           Full prepayment (Non-refundable).

•           Travel insurance.

Note: The visa policies and requirements may change over time, so it is recommended to check with the relevant embassy or consulate for the latest information.