Laos visa types (15)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Visa-Free Entry — Visa-free stay for nationals of countries with a Lao visa-waiver agreement.
Visa on Arrival — 30-day visa obtained at designated Lao ports of entry.
Tourist Visa (T-B3) — Leisure travel visa issued by Lao embassies and consulates.
Electronic Visa (e-Visa) — Online tourist e-Visa with 30-day stay, 180-day validity.
Transit Visa (TR-B3) — Transit through Laos to a third country.
Short-Term Visa (NI-B3) — Short visits, training, study and trade relationships.
Long-Term Visa (I-B3) — Long stays for distinguished contributors or sufficient funds.
Permanent Visa (P-B3) — Permanent residence in the Lao PDR.
Spouse Visa (SP-B3) — Foreigners married to Lao citizens.
Culture Visa (C-B1) — Cooperation staff, UN and NGO experts, seminar participants.
Expert Visa (E-B2) — NGO and project experts and their families.
Business Visa (NI-B2/I-B2) — Investors and business data compilation.
Student Visa (ST-B2) — Study, research and training in Laos.
Press Visa (M-B2) — Foreign press reporting in Laos.
Labor Visa (LA-B2) — Foreign workers and their families.