Holiday SG
AI Itinerary
Attractions Cruises Visa AI Trip Planner Hotel Ferry Transport E-Sim
Laos

Laos Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Laos visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Laos visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free
Processing time
Approx 3-5 business days
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
14–30 days by nationality
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card
Arrival/departure card
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Laos?

Travellers from ASEAN citizens (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar) 14–30 days; Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Mongolia and some others 15–30 days; China 15 days (2026 pilot). can generally enter Laos without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ASEAN citizens (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar) 14–30 days; Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Mongolia and some others 15–30 days; China 15 days (2026 pilot). do not require a visa for Laos for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Lao eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Laos visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa exemption

Official fee: Free
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
14–30 days by nationality
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No application

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Visa-free: ASEAN citizens (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar) 14–30 days; Japan, South Korea, Russia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Mongolia and some others 15–30 days; China 15 days (2026 pilot).

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation

Arrival card: Arrival/departure card

Singaporeans 30 days visa-free.

Source: Lao eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

eVisa / Visa on arrival

Official fee: Approx US$50 for most nationalities (varies by nationality; exact India figure unconfirmed on official portal)
Validity
60 days from issue (must enter within this window); single entry
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
N/A (online submission)
Time to approval
Approx 3-5 business days
Processing time
Approx 3-5 business days
Where to apply
https://laoevisa.gov.la

Who needs it: Citizens of ~80 eligible nationalities including India; ASEAN nationals (incl. Singapore) do not need it

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
  • Recent passport-size colour photo
  • Passport bio-data scan
  • Payment card (Visa/Mastercard/JCB/Amex/UnionPay)

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: US$2 transaction/service fee; non-refundable

eVisa accepted only at listed entry points; VOA not available at some remote borders.

Source: Lao eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Official fee: US$30-45 depending on nationality (paid cash on arrival); exact per-nationality figure unconfirmed on a single official page
Validity
Single entry, issued on arrival
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
At counter
Time to approval
Issued on the spot
Processing time
Issued on the spot
Where to apply
On arrival at designated Laos checkpoints

Who needs it: Most nationalities requiring a visa (incl. India), arriving at designated international airports and land borders

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • 1-2 passport photos
  • Completed arrival/visa form
  • Cash in USD

Extra charges: Possible small processing/overtime/weekend surcharge (cash)

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Laos visa — frequently asked questions

Yes - extensions of up to 30 days are handled by the Department of Immigration in Vientiane, Luang Prabang or Pakse at roughly US$2 per day; processing takes 1-2 business days.
No - as an ASEAN member, Singapore citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days.
Yes - Indians must obtain an e-visa online or a Visa on Arrival; they are not visa-exempt.
Yes, at the official portal laoevisa.gov.la; the process takes about 15-20 minutes and approval comes by email.
Around US$10 per day, payable at the departure checkpoint; long overstays risk detention, blacklisting or deportation.
60 days from issue; the actual permitted stay is 30 days.
No - the Laos e-visa fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
A passport valid 6+ months, a recent passport photo, a passport bio-page scan, and a payment card.

Explore more visa guides

e-Visa countriesApply online, no embassy visit.
Visa on arrivalGet your visa at the border.
All visa guidesBrowse every destination.

Ready to apply for your Laos visa?

HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end — licensed Singapore agency (TA04014).

Ask me anything!
Luna — HolidaySG

We use cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised content, and analyse our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Read our Cookie Policy