Passport/Visa
Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
Visa Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
Passports
Passport with at least six months remaining validity required by all.
Visas
Required by all.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business: 50 (including service and document fees). Families may only be charged &Euro;50 per family if all living at the same address, and same surname is indicated on passports.
Cost of Visa Conversion Table
| 10 |
US$18 |
| 20 |
US$36 |
| 30 |
US$55 |
| 40 |
US$73 |
| 50 |
US$91 |
| 60 |
US$109 |
| 70 |
US$127 |
| 80 |
US$146 |
| 90 |
US$164 |
| 100 |
US$182 |
| 110 |
US$200 |
| 120 |
US$218 |
| 130 |
US$236 |
| 140 |
US$255 |
| 150 |
US$273 |
Validity
Validity starts from day of entry into Laos. Tourist/Business: 30 days (can be extended twice in Vientiane for 30 days ). Visas must be used within three months of being issued.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) or an officially recognised tour operator. A visa valid for Laos can also be obtained from travel agencies in Bangkok (Thailand) or on arrival (see above). Visas are issued on arrival at 14 international checkpoints throughout Laos, including Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport and (Wattay) Vientiane International Airport for stays of 15 days and costs US$30. For further details, contact the nearest Embassy.
Application requirements
(a) One passport-size photo. (b) One signed and completed application form. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee payable by cash or cheque. (e) Postal applications should include an additional 5 (inside France) or &Euro;10 (international), to cover postage. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from sponsor in Laos.
Working days required
Three.
Temporary residence
Laos Passport & Visa Requirements
Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is also required.
Passport/Visa Note: Those requiring visas should obtain them in their home country before travelling to Laos. Visas are available on arrival at Vientiane and Luang Prabang International Airports, as well as at the major Laos-Thai border crossings for those countries without representation of Laos. Visas allow for a maximum stay of 15 days (one extension possible) if the traveller has a return or onward ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation in Laos, and a contact individual or organisation based in Laos. A photograph is also needed; the total visa cost is US$30. On entering Laos visitors must ensure they receive an entry stamp in their passport as fines for not having one are high. All visitors' passports should be valid for at least six months.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
