Visa-Free Entry to Laos: Updated List of Countries (2026)

The Lao PDR offers visa exemption policies for selected countries, allowing travelers to enter without a visa for a limited period depending on their nationality and passport type.

This article provides an updated and simplified list of visa-free countries for Laos, including important conditions that travelers should know before arrival.

Important Notes

• All Passports: Citizens of that country can enter Laos without a visa
• Diplomatic / Official Passport Only: Visa exemption applies only to holders of diplomatic or official passports
• Entry conditions may change. Travelers are advised to confirm with Lao immigration authorities or embassies before traveling

Visa-Free Countries (All Passport Types)

Citizens from the following countries can enter Laos without a visa:

• Thailand – stay up to 30 days
• Vietnam – stay up to 30 days
• Malaysia – stay up to 30 days
• Singapore – stay up to 30 days
• Indonesia – stay up to 30 days
• Japan – stay up to 15 days
• Republic of Korea – stay up to 30 days
• Russia – stay up to 30 days
• Switzerland – stay up to 15 days
• Luxembourg – stay up to 15 days
• Mongolia – stay up to 30 days
• Philippines – stay up to 30 days
• Brunei Darussalam – stay up to 30 days
• Cambodia – stay up to 30 days

Visa Exemption (Diplomatic / Official Passports Only)

The following countries are exempt from visa requirements only for diplomatic or official passport holders:

• Armenia – up to 30 days
• Azerbaijan – up to 30 days
• Bangladesh – up to 30 days
• Belarus – up to 30 days
• Brazil – up to 90 days
• China – up to 30 days
• Cuba – up to 90 days
• Czech Republic – up to 90 days
• DPR Korea – based on agreement
• Ecuador – up to 30 days
• Estonia – up to 30 days
• Georgia – up to 90 days
• Hungary – up to 90 days
• India – up to 30 days
• Kazakhstan – up to 30 days
• Kuwait – up to 30 days
• Kyrgyzstan – up to 30 days
• Latvia – up to 30 days
• Lithuania – up to 30 days
• Mexico – up to 90 days
• Moldova – up to 30 days
• Morocco – up to 30 days
• Norway – up to 90 days (diplomatic only)
• Pakistan – up to 90 days
• Peru – up to 90 days
• Poland – up to 90 days
• Serbia – up to 30 days
• Slovak Republic – up to 90 days
• Tajikistan – up to 30 days
• Timor-Leste – up to 30 days
• Turkmenistan – up to 30 days
• Türkiye – up to 90 days (diplomatic only)
• Ukraine – up to 30 days
• Uzbekistan – up to 30 days

Countries with Mixed Conditions

Some countries have different visa-free durations depending on passport type:

• Indonesia – 14 days (official) / 30 days (ordinary)
• Myanmar – 14 days (ordinary) / 30 days (official)
• Japan – 15 days (ordinary) / 90 days (official)
• Republic of Korea – 30 days (ordinary) / 90 days (official)

Travelers are advised to check the specific conditions applicable to their passport before traveling.

Need Help with Visa or Extension?

If your country is not eligible for visa-free entry, or if you need to extend your stay in Laos, professional assistance is recommended.

BPH SERVICE provides:

• Tourist Visa
• Business Visa
• Work Permit
• Visa Extension
• Fast Track Immigration Service

Contact our team for fast, reliable, and professional support.

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