Laos

Every Laos visa route, explained

Laos requires a visa for most visitors — short tourism via the official Lao e-Visa online (or visa on arrival at major entry points), plus transit, business, student and work visas. Routes with verified guides link straight to them; the rest link to the official Lao e-Visa portal.

The routes

Visit & tourism

Tourist e-Visa / visa on arrival

Short visits for tourism — apply for the official Lao e-Visa online, or get a visa on arrival at a major international entry point.

Tourism, leisure and short family/friend visits

Tourist visa typically up to 30 days (extendable)

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Transit

Transit visa

For travellers transiting Laos to a third country.

Short stay

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Study

Student visa

For studying, training or attending courses at an institution in Laos.

Students enrolled at a Lao school, university or training body

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Work & business

Business visa

For conducting business, meetings or commercial activities in Laos.

Business visitors, investors and employees

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Work visa

For employment in Laos (paired with the relevant work authorization).

Employees and assigned workers

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