VISA Information for Laos
Visa on Arrival
Volunteers will get a standard 30-day tourist visa for your time traveling in Laos.
Requirements:
- Passport valid for at least six months from the date you enter Laos
- 2 passport-size photos
- Cash payment for visa fee
Visa Fee: USD $40 (Exact Change Required)
Important: Bring $40 in fresh, clean and crisp bills with no tears or rips. Always have backup bills just in case!
Countries NOT Eligible for Visa on Arrival
⚠️ Warning: Travelers from the following countries cannot get visa on arrival
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mozambique, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syria, Swaziland, Tonga, Turkey, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Laos E-visa
Since July 9th, 2019, the Lao eVisa service has been available. You can apply online at the official website: www.laoevisa.gov.la prior to arriving in Laos.
Visa Extension
You can extend your tourist visa from a minimum of 3 days to a maximum of 30 days.
30,000 Kip
Per Day
50,000 Kip
Processing Fee
Extension Process:
- Bring 2 passport-size photos
- Drop passport at Immigration Office in the morning
- Pick up the next day in the afternoon
- Maximum 2 extensions (90 days total stay)
⚠️ Important: Be aware of your visa expiration date. Do not leave extension to the last day!
Visa Limitations
Note: Laos does not issue 2-month tourist visas or multi-entry tourist visas. Our team will help you process extensions as needed.
Overstaying Penalties
Overstaying is expensive but not a major crime.
$10 USD
Per Day Overstayed
Penalties are paid at immigration checkpoint on departure or upon visa extension.
Embassy Information
All embassies are located in Vientiane
Vietnamese Consulate and Chinese Consulate available in Luang Prabang
