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Laos passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Laos passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

20Visa-free

49eVisa

25Visa on arrival

104Visa required

Laos passport at a glance

With a Laos passport you can enter 20 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 45 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 49 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 104 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Laos

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Laos passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Laos passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	13	21	17
Asia	11	8	18	13
Europe	1	0	2	42
North America	3	0	5	15
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	1	1	1	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Laos passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Ecuador — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — up to 90 days
Seychelles — up to 90 days
Thailand — up to 60 days
Brunei — up to 30 days
Cambodia — up to 30 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 20

Brunei30 days
Cambodia30 days
Dominica21 days
Ecuador90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Indonesia30 days
Malaysia30 days
Micronesia30 days
Mongolia30 days
Myanmar14 days
Palestine
Philippines30 days
Russia30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Thailand60 days
Vietnam30 days

eVisa 49

Visa on arrival 25

Visa required 104

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Laos passport holders visit without a visa?

Laos passport holders can visit 20 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 45 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Laos passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Laos passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Laos passport holders travel with an eVisa?

49 destinations let Laos passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Qatar, Oman, Colombia and others.

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Laos passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Laos passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Laos passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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