Visiting Laos: Salvadoran citizen → Laos
💻
e-Visa or visa on arrival
Most travellers need a visa for Laos — El Salvador passport holders should apply for the official Lao e-Visa online before travel, or get a visa on arrival at major international entry points; confirm your nationality on the official portal.
The bottom line
- Apply on the official Lao e-Visa portal — you upload your documents and pay online, then collect the e-Visa.
- Alternatively, get a visa on arrival at a major international entry point — bring a passport valid 6+ months, a photo and the fee.
- Typical documents: passport valid 6+ months, photo, proof of accommodation, return flight and funds.
Where you'll apply
Apply online from your home country via the official Lao e-Visa portal — or get a visa on arrival at a major international entry point.
Laos's rules can change — confirm your nationality on the official Lao e-Visa portal →