Apply for your Laos Tourist eVisa online
Get your Laos Tourist eVisa in advance and skip the queues on arrival. Quick and simple application with iVisa.
Laos Tourist eVisa requirements
Eligible visitors to Laos must have a Laos eVisa in advance or a visa on arrival. However, the eVisa system is the preferred method to avoid long queues at the border or airport upon arrival. Citizens of over 160 countries are eligible to apply for this electronic travel authorization for tourism purposes.
Required documents for the Laos Tourist eVisa
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months from arrival date and with at least one blank page)
- Recent passport photo (4x6 cm)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or host address)
- Valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Laos Tourist eVisa pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Travelers going to Laos for tourism whose nationality is on the eVisa list. Several nationalities are visa-exempt for Laos and do not need it, and a visa on arrival is the alternative for those who qualify for one.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism and leisure travel only. Business, work and study are outside this product and go through an embassy. A traveler passing through who has to clear immigration needs either this eVisa or a visa on arrival.
- Entry points
- The eVisa is honored only at nine designated ports, covering Wattay and Luang Prabang and Pakse international airports, the Boten checkpoint, two railway stations and three of the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges. Arriving anywhere else means paying for a visa on arrival while the eVisa fee is not refunded, and most Vietnam-Laos land borders are not eVisa ports.
- Delivery format
- An approval letter in PDF, downloaded after payment. Print it. A copy on a phone screen is not accepted at the land border crossings or the airports, which is the single most common reason travelers get caught out.
- Good to know
- Only an ordinary passport is served by the eVisa, so diplomatic and service passport holders use an embassy instead. Every traveler needs their own application, fee and photo, children and infants included. Your arrival date has to sit inside the window Laos allows, and the portal enforces a minimum lead time, so genuinely last-minute travelers are pushed to the visa on arrival.
- Validity
- Valid for 60 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 3 days
How to apply for your Laos Tourist eVisa
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Laos Tourist eVisa for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Laos government on your behalf.
Receive your Laos Tourist eVisa
Once approved, your Laos Tourist eVisa arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Laos visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Laos Tourist eVisa.
Still have questions?
Our visa experts are available 24/7 on chat, email, and WhatsApp.
Do I need a visa for Laos?
Yes, most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Laos. While many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, the eVisa is highly recommended to guarantee entry and save time at the border. Citizens of ASEAN nations, Russia, South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, and Luxembourg (among others) can enter visa-free for 15 to 30 days depending on their nationality.
How will I receive the Laos Tourist eVisa?
You will receive a Laos eVisa Approval Letter via email as a PDF. You must print this document (in color if possible) and bring it with you. Upon arrival, go directly to the dedicated eVisa counter to receive your entry stamp. If you applied through iVisa, you can also find your approval letter in your dashboard.
Which entry points accept the Laos eVisa?
The eVisa is currently accepted at (as of 2026): Airports: Wattay (Vientiane), Luang Prabang, and Pakse international airports Land borders: Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges I, II, and IV Railway: Boten Railway Station (Lao-China border) and Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane) Important: If you plan to enter via a smaller land border (e.g., from Vietnam or Cambodia at non-major crossings), an eVisa will likely not be accepted, and you will need a Visa on Arrival or a sticker visa.
How long can I stay in Laos with an eVisa?
The Laos Tourist eVisa allows for a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days. The visa is valid for use for 60 days from the date it is issued.
What is the processing time of the Laos Tourist eVisa?
Government processing can take up to a few days. With iVisa, you can get your Laos Tourist eVisa in as fast as 3 days.
Can I use the Laos Tourist eVisa for business trips?
No. The eVisa is strictly for tourism. For business, employment, or diplomatic purposes, you must apply for the appropriate visa category through a Laos Embassy or Consulate.
Can I extend my eVisa while I am in Laos?
Yes. You can apply for a visa extension at the Immigration Office in Vientiane or other provincial capitals. Stays can usually be extended for an additional 30 days for a fee.
Do children/minors need a Laos Tourist eVisa?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, must have their own visa. Parents can manage the application for their children through iVisa by using the "Add another person" option.
What happens if my Laos Tourist eVisa application is denied?
If denied, you will usually need to submit a new application with corrected information. We also offer denial protection as an optional add-on to your application. In some cases, our experts can help you reapply.
What are the most common reasons a Laos Tourist eVisa application is denied?
The most common reasons are mismatched passport details or low-quality passport photos. By using iVisa, our team checks these details to ensure your application is perfect before submission.
iVisa vs. the official Laos process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- The official portal enforces a strict passport-photo specification, and a photo that misses it is a documented reason applications get rejected.
- You complete the government form on your own, with no review before it goes in.
- A single support inbox, with no phone line or live chat published.
- The approval letter has to be printed, and a copy on a phone is turned away at land and rail ports. Nothing reminds you.
- We check your photo against the specification before your application is filed, and tell you if it needs redoing.
- A guided form with a review step that catches mistakes while they are still easy to fix.
- Real people by chat and email when a question comes up.
- We remind you to print your approval letter before you travel, and flag that the eVisa only works at designated ports.
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