Laos
Laos visa
Asia · South-eastern Asia
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 17 September 2026 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.
Updated on 23 September 2026 · Official 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?
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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.
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
- Step 1 according to the portal: enter the application details and upload the required documents.
- Step 2 according to the portal: check the application and pay the fee online.
- Step 3 according to the portal: download the electronic visa approval letter.
- 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
- Passport biographical data page, including the machine-readable zone (the two lines at the bottom of the page).
- Photograph in 4 × 6 cm format, taken less than six months ago.
- The portal states that additional documents may be requested.
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.
According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, 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 17 September 2026, 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.
Prepare your application
We do not yet have a detailed document list for this destination.
The steps, documents and fees stated by the authority appear above in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
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 17 September 2026, 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 17 September 2026, 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.
Points to check with the authority
- The amount and the currency of the fee are not stated on the pages consulted: the portal refers to a calculator that was not used.
- The conditions for extending the stay are not stated on the pages consulted.
- The portal does not describe channels other than online, nor applications filed with a Lao diplomatic mission.
Official links
Authority marks the official website of an administration of the destination country.
- Visa électronique lao — portail officiel, informations (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026 Authority
- Lao Official Online Visa - Get your lao eVisa online - Lao eVisa (new tab) consulted on 17 September 2026
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