With the launch of\u00a0e-Visa scheme\u00a0in July 2019, now the citizens of all nations can easily apply for Visa to Laos. We recommend you\u00a0apply for this online visa\u00a0as it helps avoid the tired long queue at the airport.<\/p>\n
For the one forgetting to apply for e-Visa, you can easily apply for\u00a0Visa on arrival,\u00a0but it is only eligible for a list of selected countries.<\/p>\n
Others, you can apply for\u00a0Visa at Lao embassy\u00a0before boarding the flight to Laos.<\/p>\n
In general, Laos visa policy is quite easy and straight forward, that can be divided into 4 main categories: e-Visa, Visa Free or Visa Exemption (14-15-30 days), Visa on Arrival (30 days), and Visa or official approval required in advance for 32 blacklisted countries.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s check the map below for the general idea.<\/p>\n
Laos government launched the online Visa (e-Visa) scheme on July 9th, 2019 for the citizens of all nations.<\/p>\n
It is now the most convenient way to apply for tourist visa. Let\u2019s check out below.<\/p>\n
The E-Visa Laos is an electronic travel authorization which the Laos government has launched officially in July 2019. Citizens from eligible countries can apply online for their e Visa Laos.<\/p>\n
As soon as the e visa to Laos is approved, the travelers will be able to stay in Laos for tourism purposes\u00a0for\u00a0a maximum period of 30 days for a single entry.<\/p>\n
To be able to benefit from this easy and rapid way of obtaining an eVisa, applicants must provide the correct information concerning their passport.
\nWhen arriving in Laos, travelers must show their approved Tourist E visa Laos to the border authorities to enter the country.
\nThe Laos E visa application is aimed to make more fluid the immigration process and to amplify the border security checks.
\nApplicants must answer some questions and give details such as their full name, address, date of birth, passport details, and travel plans, when doing their application online.<\/p>\n
The Lao government issues 30-day tourist visa on arrival at all international airports and most international border crossings.The whole process is very straightforward. You need between US$30 and US$42 in cash, one passport-sized photo and the name of a hotel or guesthouse.
\nThose without a photo, or who are arriving on a weekend, holiday or after office hours, will have to pay an additional one or two dollars.
\nThe visa fee varies depending on the passport of origin, with Canadians having to fork out the most (US$42) and most other nationalities paying between US$30 and US$35.
\nIt\u2019s cheaper to pay in US dollars as a flat rate of 1500B (around US$45) is applicable in Thai baht. No other foreign currencies are accepted.<\/p>\n
At the moment, you can apply Laos Visa on arrival at 4 International Airports, 16 Border checkpoints, and 1\u00a0 Train Station.3 International airports<\/p>\n
9 International Border checkpoints
\nLaos \u2013 Vietnam: 1 International bordersDansavan \u2013 Lao Bao (Savannakhet \u2013 Quang Tri)<\/p>\n
Laos \u2013 Cambodia: 1 International border<\/p>\n
Laos \u2013 Thailand: 6 International borders & 1 Train station<\/p>\n
Laos \u2013 China: 1 International border<\/p>\n
In most of the case, Visa on arrival is the most convenient and recommended method to apply Visa to Laos.
\nThe visa issued at the embassy is generally for the tourists from Blacklisted countries only (33 countries listed above).
\nHowever, in case you want to have visa ready before boarding the flight to Laos, you can also have it at one of the Laos Embassy or Laos Consulate.<\/p>\n
General Requirement (maybe varied depending on the embassy that you visit)<\/p>\n
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