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Visa Lao People's Democratic Republic

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In the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the electronic visa is issued by the ministry of foreign affairs, which publishes the official eVisa portal. The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 describe an online application in three steps, a stated processing time of three business days, an approval letter valid for at most 60 days and an authorized stay of 30 days. They list the points of entry where the electronic visa is accepted. The fee is not quantified.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Where to apply
Online, on the official Lao electronic visa portal
Electronic visa
Yes: the portal consulted is the official electronic visa service of the Lao PDR
Portal language
English (version consulted)

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

eVisa — Lao electronic visa
The only category named on the pages consulted. The portal states an approval letter valid for at most 60 days after it is received and a stay authorization of 30 days. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The pages consulted state that the application is filed online on the official Lao electronic visa portal, published by the ministry of foreign affairs. No other channel is described on the pages read.

The portal lists the points of entry where the electronic visa is accepted: Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, the Boten international border checkpoint, Boten railway station and Khamsavath railway station.

The portal states that a lane dedicated to the electronic visa service is provided at the points of arrival.

Steps of the procedure

  1. Step 1 according to the portal: enter the application details and upload the required documents.
  2. Step 2 according to the portal: check the application and pay the fee online.
  3. Step 3 according to the portal: download the electronic visa approval letter.
  4. Print the approval letter and present it to the immigration officer at the point of entry, in the lane dedicated to the electronic visa.

Documents listed by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page prevails.

Stated fees and processing times

Fees: not stated on the portal consulted. The pages read on 2026-09-17 refer to a fee calculator, without stating an amount or a currency.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the electronic visa is processed within three business days after receipt of the complete application and of full payment, provided the information supplied meets the criteria.

After the decision

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the electronic visa approval letter is valid for at most 60 days after it is received, and the stay authorization attached to the electronic visa is 30 days.

The approval letter is printed and then presented to the immigration officer on arrival. The pages consulted state neither the conditions for an extension nor the avenues of appeal: not stated on the portal consulted.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Lao People's Democratic Republic to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to the Lao PDR?

It depends on nationality and purpose; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

Online, on the official Lao electronic visa portal published by the ministry of foreign affairs. The pages consulted describe no other channel.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes: the portal consulted is the official electronic visa service of the Lao PDR. The application, the payment and the issue of the approval letter are done online.

How long is the approval letter valid?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the approval letter is valid for at most 60 days after it is received, and the stay authorization attached to the electronic visa is 30 days.

What processing time does the authority state?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, processing takes three business days after receipt of the complete application and of the payment, provided the information supplied meets the criteria.

At which points of entry is the electronic visa accepted?

The portal lists Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, the Boten international border checkpoint, Boten station and Khamsavath station.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

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The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.