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Laos Digital Immigration Form requirements
Every foreign traveler must submit the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) before entering or leaving Laos. It replaced the paper arrival and departure cards on 1 September 2025, and it applies to everyone regardless of nationality — visa holders, visa-exempt visitors, diplomats and children included.
The LDIF is a registration, not a visa. It does not grant entry or permission to stay; you still need the right visa for your trip, or to qualify for visa-free entry. You must register within 3 days of travel and you will receive a QR code to show at the border.
Required documents for the Laos Digital Immigration Form
Requirements verified against official government sources
- A valid passport
- A photo of the bio-data page of your passport
- A valid email address
- Travel details (including entry port, arrival date, and accommodation details)
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Laos Digital Immigration Form pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Every foreign national and stateless traveler using a passport, whatever entry document they hold — visa holders, visa-exempt visitors, diplomats and children included. Only Lao citizens are out of scope.
- What it is
- A digital arrival and departure registration that replaced the paper cards on 1 September 2025. It is not a visa and grants no entry or stay on its own.
- When to file
- Within the 3 days (72 hours) before each leg of your trip — one registration before you arrive and a separate one before you leave. The window is a ceiling, not a minimum: the QR code is valid for 3 days, so you cannot register earlier.
- Where it applies
- Four checkpoints at launch: Wattay, Luang Prabang and Pakse international airports, plus the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I. The government has announced expansion to all international checkpoints; travelers arriving elsewhere are still processed on paper.
- Delivery format
- A QR code, emailed once the registration is submitted. Keep it on your phone or print it, and show it at the checkpoint together with your passport and your visa or exemption.
- Validity
- Valid for 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
How to apply for your Laos Digital Immigration Form
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Laos Digital Immigration Form 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 Digital Immigration Form
Once approved, your Laos Digital Immigration Form 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 Digital Immigration Form.
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Is the Laos Digital Immigration Form a substitute for a Laos visa or eVisa?
No. The Laos Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) is a mandatory digital arrival and departure registration, not a visa. Holding an approved digital form doesn't grant entry on its own; you must still possess a valid eVisa, Visa on Arrival (VoA), or qualify for a visa exemption.
Who is required to complete the Laos Digital Immigration Form?
All foreign nationals and stateless travelers entering or exiting Laos are required to complete the digital immigration form. This includes tourists, business travelers, and citizens of visa-exempt countries. Only Lao citizens are out of scope — no exemption is published for anyone else, diplomatic and official passport holders included.
How far in advance must I submit the Laos Digital Immigration Form?
You must submit the arrival form online within 3 days (72 hours) prior to your scheduled arrival in Laos. This is a narrow window, not a minimum — you cannot register earlier, because the QR code the government issues is valid for 3 days. You must also complete a separate departure registration within 3 days before your departure date from the country.
How do I present the approved Digital Immigration Form to border officials?
Once you submit your details online, you’ll receive a confirmation containing a unique QR code. You can save a screenshot of the QR code on your mobile device or print a paper copy to present to immigration officers alongside your passport and visa upon arrival.
Does the Laos Digital Immigration Form apply to land border crossings?
Partially. At launch the digital immigration form covers four checkpoints: Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, and one land crossing — the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I. The government has announced expansion to all international checkpoints; travelers arriving elsewhere are still processed on paper.
Do children need their own LDIF?
Yes. Every traveler on a passport must be registered, children included. The government form takes one person at a time, so a family fills it in separately for each member; applying through iVisa covers everyone in one submission.
Do I need the LDIF if I am only transiting through Laos?
Yes. Transit is one of the permitted purposes and the registration is still required. Note that the government form labels its transit option "Tourism", which is one of the mistakes we catch for you.
Is the government form free?
Yes, the government charges nothing for the LDIF. What you pay iVisa is a service fee for completing it in your language, checking your passport image and your purpose of travel, and supporting you outside Lao office hours.
iVisa vs. the official LDIF site
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- English only. The Lao and Chinese routes exist but both redirect to English.
- The transit option is labelled "Tourism", so travelers in transit pick the wrong purpose.
- A 10 MB size cap is the only stated requirement, with no quality check.
- Weekdays 08:00-16:00 Lao time, closed at weekends.
- No way to add a second traveler; every person is filled in from scratch.
- Your own language, for applicants from every region.
- We map your purpose of travel correctly.
- We check your passport image before it is submitted.
- Chat support whenever you need it, including the weekend.
- One submission covers everyone traveling with you.
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