Do I need a visa to enter Laos?
Do I need a visa to enter Laos?
A visa is required in order to enter Laos. Fines will be imposed on U.S. citizens who overstay their expired visas. A valid passport is also required to get into the country.
How much is a Laos visa on arrival?
around $35
Note that all visitors must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the time of entry into Laos. Visas on arrival take just a few minutes to process, cost around $35, and are available to passengers flying into Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport and Wattay Airport in Vientiane.
How long can you stay in Laos without a visa?
Free stamp Citizens coming from countries which are members of ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) are not required to get a Visa and they are allowed to stay in Laos for 30 days.
Can I get a Laos visa at the airport?
The visa on arrival application form is available at 22 ports of entry in Laos or when traveling by plane are given by the airline before landing. If the traveler does not have a photo, there is an additional fee for scanning the photo from their passport.
Can I apply for Laos visa online?
Visitors can now apply for the Laos eVisa for their trip. The Laos eVisa or Laos Approval Letter grants visitors a stay of up to 30 days in the country. The online visa for Laos has been officially launched and is now available through an online application form.
Can a foreigner live in Laos?
Visa for foreigners The foreigners are eligible for on-arrival visas. They can receive a visa to live in Laos for more than 90 days through multiple entry business visa. You can also obtain a work permit and ID to work there.
Is Laos borders open?
Entry and borders The government of the Lao PDR has announced the reopening of all international borders as of 9 May 2022.
Where should I live in Vientiane?
Rent a bicycle, motorbike or take a tuk-tuk to explore Vientiane’s top neighborhoods.
- Ban Haysok and Ban Mixay.
- Ban Phapho and Ban Phivat.
- Ban Sokpaluang / VIS.
- Ban Phonexay / Ban Sisavat Tai.
- Ban Phônthamua and Ban Phonpapao.
Is Laos safe to visit now?
Reconsider travel to Laos due to civil unrest and COVID-19-related restrictions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
