Kuwaiti travellers can now apply for a Laos entry permit online. There is no need to visit an embassy or attend an appointment. Read this article to learn about the required documents, application process, and fees.
Which Type of Laos eVisa Applies to Your Trip and Its Purpose?
Citizens of Kuwait can opt for a Laos Travel eVisa or a Visit eVisa depending on their reasons for travel.
Approved Uses
Laos Travel eVisa: Covers tourism-related visits, including:
- Leisure travel and holidays
- Sightseeing and cultural exploration
Laos Visit eVisa: Covers multiple non-tourism purposes, including:
- Business meeting
- Family visit
What are the main rules for this entry permit?
For Kuwait travellers, the Laos eVisa allows a single entry with a maximum stay of 30 days, valid for 60 days from issuance at specific entry points.
How much does the Laos eVisa cost, and how fast is it processed?
Passport holders from Kuwait must check the Laos eVisa Fee, before applying for their Laos eVisa.
- Standard Processing:
- Time Taken: 5 - 7 Working Days
- Rush Processing:
- Time Taken: 3 - 5 Working Days
- Urgent Processing:
- Time Taken: 1 - 3 Hours
What Steps Are Involved in requesting a Laos eVisa?
Step 1
Fill out the Laos eVisa application with correct details, review the details, and upload the required documents (passport biopage and applicant photo).
Step 2
Then, pay the processing fee using any available payment method and submit the application form for processing.
Step 3
Now wait for a few days as your eVisa request is being processed. The approved Laos eVisa will be shared via email.
Helpful Information for Applicants
- Make a printed and digital copy of your approved Laos eVisa.
- There must be 2 pages for entry-exit stamps in the passport. And it must be valid for 6 months from the intended date of travel.
- Applicants should provide correct email details. The approved Laos eVisa and status details will be shared via email.
- There are multiple entry points in Laos; select the one that accepts entry with eVisas.
- Respond promptly to any emails or calls from the eVisa support team requesting additional documents or details to prevent delays in processing.
- Applicants can use the Add Applicant feature to submit details for multiple travellers in a single application. All submissions are reviewed together, updates are sent to the registered applicant, and each traveller receives their own eVisa.
- Once the eVisa application enters processing, changes are no longer permitted.
- Answer all the questions asked calmly during the immigration process.
- To stay longer in Laos, you must apply for an extension of your approved eVisa by contacting the Laos immigration office in Vientiane.
- The Laos eVisa cannot be used for employment or for applying for jobs.
Our Service Features
- Finishing Incomplete Applications: Applicants from Kuwait resume their incomplete application by using the “Complete your Ongoing Laos eVisa Application” feature.
- Expert Review: The eVisa application handling team checks details and documents for accuracy to help avoid common errors before submission.
- Secure Application Portal: The submitted personal and passport information is protected through multiple layers of encryption to safeguard your crucial data.
- Timely Processing: Personal and passport information is submitted through a protected system to keep your details safe.
