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Laos Visa Types
Laos e-Visa Types
Laos offers foreigner e-visas of different types, namely tourist e-visas, transit e-visas, and business e-visas. All these visas can be applied for online using your computer and smartphone connected to the internet. After submitting the application, the Laotian authorities will review your application, and if you meet all the conditions, the e-visa will be forwarded to you. In this section, we review the different features of each visa type in detail.
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Laos Tourism e Visa
The tourism e-visa is for tourists interested in visiting Laos to experience the natural beauty and culture of the people. This visa is a single-entry visa that can only be used once. It is valid for 60 days from the day it is approved, so it is best to apply for it at least 3-7 days before your planned date for the trip. Tourists on an e-visa can only stay in the country for 30 days, but this can be extended by up to 30 days or more, depending on your unique circumstances.
It can also be used to visit family or friends in the country or even to spend holidays in any part of the country. Applicants must provide valid information and submit valid documents so as not to run into trouble with the authorities at the arrival Checkpoint or when they are already inside the country.
Port of Entry
Here are the designated entry ports for visitors with e-visas.
Airport: Pakse International Airport – Wattay International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
Border Crossing: Boten international crossing (Road and Rail), Lao – Thai Bridge (Savannakhet), Lao – Thai Bridge (Bokeo), Thai – Lao Bridge – Vientiane)
Lao eVisa can be used to enter 8 international ports: 1. Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital); 2. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital); 3. Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang Province); 4. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province); 5. Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province); 6. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo Province); 7. Boten International Checkpoint (Luang Namtha Province); 8. Boten Railway Station (Luang Namtha Province).
All visitors entering Lao PDR with approved Lao eVisa are obliged to present the same passport that was used for applying Lao eVisa and was declared at the front-end departed checkpoint or the latest checkpoint to the Lao immigration for inspection process. Failure to comply can lead to entry permission denial.
Fill out Laos Tourist E-visa application form online
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 3 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 3 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.
Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa. The sample format for this letter can be found here.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
Laos Tourist E-visa fees for citizens of United States of America
| Type of visa | Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | Embassy fee | Service fee | Case credit The fee will be credited towards future filings through VisaHQ. | Tax | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:$52.00 Service fee:$59.00 Case credit*:$0.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$111.00 | ||||
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 7-10 business days | Embassy fee:$50.00 Service fee:$149.00 Case credit*:$0.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$199.00 | ||||
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:$70.00 Service fee:$209.00 Case credit*:$0.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$279.00 | ||||
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 7-10 business days | Embassy fee:$50.00 Service fee:$299.00 Case credit*:$0.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$349.00 | ||||
| Single entry (30 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:$70.00 Service fee:$299.00 Case credit*:$0.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$369.00 |
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