Passport valid for at least six months by all nationals. Visa can obtained from Lao Embassies and Consulates abroad. In addition, visa can also be obtained on arrival at the international Checkpoint. The entry visas are obtainable from the nearest Laos Embassy, a travel agent or upon arrival. The validity of tourist visas is about one month and could be extended.
Visa on arrival into Laos:
– Stamped at international airport: Vientaine, Luang Prabang, Paske
– Procedures: No need to have visa approval letter in advance (as in Vietnam). Upon arrival at the airport, clients will fill in the Immigration Form (given by the Immigration Officer) at the airport, paste their passport size photos and pay US$ 30 toUS$ 42 (depending on nationalities) as stamping fee directly to the immigration officer there
Note: The price is subject to change and varies between nationals

Nationalities that are not required to have visa to Laos:
– Nationals of Japan, South Korea, Russia, and Switzerland for stays of up to 15 days;
– Nationals of Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippine, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore for stays of up to 30 days

The following Passport Holders of Nationality listed are required to obtain the Pre-arranged VISA to Laos