Apply for your Laos Tourist eVisa online

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.

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.

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.

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.

While the government can take up to a few days, iVisa offers expedited processing to ensure you receive your Landing Authorization in as little as 3 business days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.