Entry requirements for Laos
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Visa-free
- Stay
- Up to 30 days per entry
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: laoevisa.gov.laApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 16 October 2026Arrival card last checked 15 October 2026
Arrival card
Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)
Required before arrival.
- Who files it
- All foreign nationals and stateless people using a passport, on entering and leaving Laos; launched at four international checkpoints on 1 Sep 2025.
- When
- Within 3 days before arrival and departure.
- Official page
- Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)immigration.gov.la