Tourist e-Visa
and visa on arrival at other ports
Laos's official e-visa portal (laoevisa.gov.la) issues single-entry tourist visas to citizens of listed countries. Approval is usually within 3 working days, and the approval letter is emailed. You must enter within 60 days of approval through one of 9 designated ports, and you can stay 30 days from arrival. Travellers entering at other ports must get a visa on arrival instead.
Visiting Laos
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Life in Laos
Money
3
Currency
Laotian Kip
LAK
Laotian Kip
Cost of living
29
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–25%
Income tax (national)
VAT 10%
New income tax law from 1 July 2026: monthly salary up to LAK 2.5 million exempt; 25% above LAK 65 million per month.
Living
1
Happiness
#90 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists from eligible countries holding ordinary passports.
Eligibility
Eligible nationalities
Only citizens of countries on the portal's list can apply; only tourist visas are available online.
Passport
You need an ordinary passport valid for more than 180 days from your arrival date, and you must enter with that same passport.
- Ordinary passports only
Official wording
Ordinary passport only, valid for more than 180 days from the date of arrival. Enter with the same passport used to apply.
Timing
Apply between 60 days and 5 days before you arrive.
When to apply before arrival
- Earliest
- 60 days
- Latest
- 5 days
Official wording
Apply no more than 60 days and at least 5 days before arrival.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementChildren
- Document checklistColour scan of passport
- Feese-Visa fee
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- 3 documents
- 1 fee
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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