Who Can Apply for the Lao eVisa?
Many travellers can apply for a Lao eVisa online before travelling to Laos. However, eligibility depends on the traveller’s nationality.
Check the information below to see whether the Lao eVisa is available for your passport country or if you are required to follow another entry route.
Countries Eligible for the Lao eVisa
Travellers from the countries listed below can apply for a Lao eVisa online before their trip to Laos.
- 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
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Norway
- Oman
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
Passport Bio page and Photograph Requirement for Lao eVisa
Only 2 documents are needed to apply for a Laos eVisa application:
- The applicant’s passport bio page and a
- Digital photo of the applicant
The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of arrival.
Laos eVisa Types and Stay Rules
Laos offers 2 types of eVisas for eligible applicants. Both eVisa covers different travel purpose.
| eVisa Type | Validity | Duration | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit eVisa (Tourism and Leisure Travel) | 60 days | 30 days | Single-entry |
| Travel eVisa (Family and Business Visit) | 60 days | 30 days | Single-entry |
Processing Time for obtaining a Lao eVisa
Laos eVisa can be obtained within:
- 1 - 3 Working Days days of the application submission if super-rush processing is selected.
- If rush processing is selected, it takes 3 - 5 Working Days for visa issuance.
- If standard processing is selected, 5 - 7 Working Days are required.
Note: Selected processing time will vary the Laos eVisa Fee amount that the applicant is required to pay.
How can the applicant check the status of their Laos eVisa application?
Applicants receive regular status updates on their registered email ID. A self status tracking tool is also available on the portal.
Countries Requiring a Regular/Sticker Visa to Enter Laos
Citizens of multiple nations need to get a Laos regular or sticker visa. They can apply for their visa by visiting the Lao embassy or consulate.
- Abkhazia
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Aruba
- Bermuda
- Bonaire
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Cook Islands
- Curacao
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Montserrat
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- New Caledonia
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sint Maarten
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Tokelau
- Transnistria
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- US Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
Content Disclaimer: This information was last reviewed in September 2026. Please confirm the latest travel requirements with the relevant authorities, embassies, or airlines before travelling.
