Visa and Passport
Passports: Passport with at least six months remaining validity required by all nationals
Visas: Required by all
nationals except citizens Luxembourg
for a maximum of 15 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in
the chart above are advised to
contact the embassy to check visa
requirements (see Contact
Addresses).
Visa Note
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A 15-day visa on arrival is now available for nationals arriving at Vientiane International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport or Friendship Bridge; visas are not extendable.
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A one-month visit visa is available from the Laos embassy provided the applicant has a guarantor in Laos; visas can be extended by up to a further two months.
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A one-month business visa is available from the Laos embassy; applicants require authorization from the organization they will be visiting in Laos before applying for a visa; visas can be extended until the completion of business. (d) A five-day transit visa is available for nationals transiting through Vientiane International Airport; nationals require proof of onward journey within five days.
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Multiple-entry visas are only available from the ministry of foreign affairs in Laos.
Types of Visa and Cost
On arrival: US$30. Visit, Business
and Transit: US$50.
Validity: All visas are issued for
single entry and must be used within
two months of date of issue.
