Laos offers an eVisa option for citizens of Uruguay. To apply, travellers must provide a clear scan of the passport bio page and a recent passport-size photograph taken against a clean white background.
What types are offered, and what are they used for?
Uruguay citizens should choose the eVisa that fits their travel plans.
Laos Travel eVisa: Authorised for travel purposes other than tourism, including:
- Business meeting/conference
- Meetings, family gatherings, or events, etc.
Laos Visit eVisa: Allows only tourist-related activities such as:
- Leisure holidays
- Exploring local attractions
How long can travellers stay, and when must they enter?
The Laos eVisa issued to citizens of Uruguay comes with specific entry and stay conditions.
- Validity: 60 days from the approval date
- Allowed Stay: 30 days
- Allowed Entry: Single entry
- Types: Travel and Visit eVisa
Can I add multiple travellers in a single Laos eVisa application?
When completing
the form, applicants can add multiple travellers using the “Add
Applicant” option. All submissions are processed together, with updates sent to
the primary applicant, while each traveller receives an individual eVisa.
How is a Laos eVisa requested before travel?
Citizens of Uruguay must check the Laos eVisa Fee before applying for their eVisa.
Step 1
Enter your personal, passport, and travel information in the Laos eVisa application form, then review the information and upload the required documents.
Step 2
Complete the payment using an accepted method (credit/debit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency) to submit your application for review.
Step 3
Now wait a few days while your eVisa request is being processed; once approved, the Laos eVisa will be delivered to your registered email address.
Extra Guidance For Applicants
- Processing options include standard, rush, and super rush.
- The passport must be valid for 6 months and contain 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Use a valid email address to receive application updates and your approved eVisa.
- eVisa extensions can be requested in Vientiane.
- Applicants can return to finish an incomplete Laos eVisa application using the 'Complete your Ongoing Laos eVisa Application' option.
Famous Festival of Laos
Boun Pha Wet
It is a religious festival held on different dates across villages in the first month of the year. It commemorates Lord Buddha, believed by Lao people to be Prince Vessantara, known for giving away all he owned.
Boun Ma Kha Bu Saar
The festival, also known as Magha Puja or Sangha Day, is the second most important Buddhist festival in Laos. It commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 Buddhists to honour the Buddha and is observed through oil lamp lighting, temple visits, chanting, and meditation.
Boun Khoun Khao
The Rice Festival honours agriculture in Laos and is held in villages throughout the month. It celebrates the rice harvest, with a village elder tying white cotton strings around people’s wrists and offering prayers for happiness.
Boun Bang Fai
The Rocket Festival dates back to pre-Buddhist times and is one of the most lively festivals in Laos. It takes place in villages across the country at different times between May and September.
Boun Khao Phansa
Marks the start of Buddhist Lent, beginning after the full moon of the eighth lunar month, usually in July. It is a 3-month rainy season retreat in Laos during which weddings and non-religious celebrations pause, and monks remain in their temples for study and meditation.
Our Service Advantage
- Application Checking: Every eVisa application is reviewed by our eVisa experts before submission to help reduce errors or missing details that could delay approval.
- Timely Delivery: Our eVisa team processes applications based on the processing option chosen by the applicant prior to travel.
- Transparent Fees: Fee-related information is clearly shown to applicants before they apply, with no hidden charges.
