Visa requirements for Laotian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Laos.

As of 2026, Laotian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 45 countries and territories, ranking the Laotian passport 87th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 30 days Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. There are no visa requirements for entry into Andorra, but it can only be accessed by passing through France or Spain. A multiple entry visa is required to re-enter either France or Spain when leaving Andorra. All visitors can stay for 3 months. Holders of a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days. The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Laotian citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. 120 days May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 14 days 30 days 30 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180 day period. Visa is not required for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence of Canada, Schengen or US. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 30 days 3 months 30 days 1 month 30 days 45 days 7 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. Tourist card must be obtained in advance via travel agency, airline or at the embassy. 90 days 21 days 90 days up to 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 30 days 90 days 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days Laotian citizens may visit Jeju Island for stays up to 30 days without obtaining a visa. 3 months 60 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 14 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days 3 months Online Visa eligible. 30 days 60 days 30 days Travelers can apply for a visa on the Hayya website. 30 days For a maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180 day period. 30 days 3 months 60 days 3 months 3 months 30 days 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 60 days / 30 days 90 days Visa for Laotian citizens visiting Sweden within the Schengen Area is applicable for a processing time of 15 days. 60 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 15 days 1 month 3 months Up to 24-month multiple entry is available for applicants who are able to provide the right documentation. e-Visa (30 days) is currently suspended. May apply using 'Smart service'. Effective June 9, 2025, no new immigrant visas will be issued to nationals of the seven countries, and no B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, or J nonimmigrant visas will be issued, with certain exemptions. 30 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 30 days 90 days 3 months

See also

Visa policy of Laos Laotian passport

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