Updated 2026-07-03
Visa requirements for Laos
Laos destination dashboard: what Vietnamese travelers need and which passports are visa-free, visa-on-arrival, eVisa/eTA or visa-required.
Visa-free
15
Visa on arrival
155
eVisa / eTA
0
Visa required
28
Vietnam traveler view
Vietnam passport to Laos: Visa-free 30 days.
If the result is eVisa/eTA or visa-required, prepare the exact photo format before applying.
Visa checker
Select a passport and destination to see the result.
Which passports can enter Laos most easily?
| Passport | Visa status | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei Darussalam | Visa-free | 14 days |
| Cambodia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Japan | Visa-free | 15 days |
| Luxembourg | Visa-free | 15 days |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Mongolia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Myanmar | Visa-free | 14 days |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Russia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 15 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Albania | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Andorra | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Angola | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Argentina | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Armenia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Australia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Austria | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bahamas | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bahrain | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Barbados | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Belarus | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Belize | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Benin | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bhutan | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bolivia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Botswana | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Brazil | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Burkina Faso | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Cabo Verde | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Canada | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Central African Republic | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Chad | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Chile | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| China | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Colombia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Cuba | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Cyprus | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Denmark | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Djibouti | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Dominica | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Ecuador | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Egypt | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| El Salvador | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Equatorial Guinea | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Eritrea | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Estonia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Fiji | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| France | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Gabon | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Gambia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Georgia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Germany | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Greece | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Grenada | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Guatemala | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Guinea | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Guyana | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Haiti | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Honduras | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Hong Kong | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Hungary | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| Iceland | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
| India | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
Source: open data (MIT), compiled by Gao Nau
FAQ
Laos destination FAQ
Do Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for Laos?
Vietnam passport to Laos: Visa-free 30 days. Re-check official sources before booking or applying.
Do I need a visa photo for Laos?
If the result is visa-required or eVisa/eTA, prepare a white-background photo in the destination country's exact size. Gao Nau can produce print and digital files in Hanoi/HCMC.
How often is Laos destination data updated?
Weekly, from an MIT-licensed open dataset, with the last-updated date shown on the page.