Laos eVisa

لاوس · Vientiane · Asia

eVisa Level 1

Laos offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $50 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 60 days with a maximum stay of 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$50

Fee (USD)

3 business days

Processing

60d

Validity

30d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: laoevisa.gov.la

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Varies by nationality — check portal
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

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Best OK

Cool dry season. Luang Prabang, Mekong best. Avoid May-Oct (monsoon, flooding).

Country information

🏛

Vientiane

Capital

💱

LAK

Currency

📞

+856

Calling

🕐

+07:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Lao

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamexjcb

Neighboring countries

ChinaVietnamCambodiaThailandMyanmar

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (laoevisa.gov.la) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Laos eVisa cost? +

The Laos eVisa costs $50 USD. Multiple entry is $50.

How long does Laos eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 3 business days.

What documents do I need for a Laos eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment.

How long is the Laos eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 60 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 30 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Laos? +

Varies by nationality — check portal