Laos Visa exemption: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Tourist Visa

Laos

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · e-Visa: from US$50 · Visa on Arrival: US$30-45

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Laos Visa exemption at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
Maximum stay: 14–30 days by nationality
Visa required?: Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card: Arrival/departure card

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Laos visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Laos offers an official e-Visa at laoevisa.gov.la for a 30-day tourist stay (approx US$40-50 + US$2 transaction fee, varies by nationality). Indian passport holders need the e-Visa or Visa on Arrival; Singapore (ASEAN) passport holders are visa-exempt for 30 days.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: Yes

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Laos visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	30 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 15 days)	15 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Laos visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Laos, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Laos visa-free for up to 30 days.

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Laos visa-free for up to 30 days.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the eVisa / Visa on arrival is Approx US$50 for most nationalities (varies by nationality; exact India figure unconfirmed on official portal). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

eVisa / Visa on arrival: Approx 3-5 business days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page; Recent passport-size colour photo; Passport bio-data scan; Payment card (Visa/Mastercard/JCB/Amex/UnionPay). Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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.

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We review your documents and send a personalised checklist.
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Application status tracking and support until outcome.
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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.