Laos Visa

About Laos

Documents  Usually Needed To Visit Short-Term

Preparing a visa to a Lao embassy or Visa on Arrival should include the following by the Indian nationals:

• Valid Indian passport with a minimum of six months remaining validity after entry into Laos and with minimum two blank pages of stamping.

• Completed visa application form (e-Visa or Embassy visa) or visa application form on arrival (Visa on Arrival).

• Two recent passport-size photos of Laos dimensions (typically 35 x 45 mm).

• Confirmed return or onward ticket displaying departure within the allowable period.

• Evidence of accommodation e.g. hotel reservations or invitation letters by Laos-based hosts.

• Evidence of an adequate amount of money to cover the entire period of your stay (bank statements, credit cards).

• The Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required as a mandatory certificate by travelling in those countries where there is a risk of getting into contact with the Yellow Fever, and India is not an exception.

• Visa fees can be paid via certified online payment methods or in cash in Visa on Arrival (usually USD 40).

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Conditions

• Acceptable Indian passport (six months not less) and empty visa pages.

• Appropriate to tourists visiting as either a tourist or businessman/family. The long-term employment or residence is subject to different work or study visas.

• Visa on Arrival : Via the principal international airports (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse) and selected land border crossings.

• e-Visa enables travellers to apply online prior to departure to stay up to 30 days and is renewable once to last up to 15 days.

• Tourists should have confirmed return tickets and places to stay.

• Visa overstay or non-observation of entry requirements may entail fines, deportation, or restricted travel in future.

Laoi Visa types of Indian Travellers

• Visa on Arrival : 30 days, with an extension of 15 days. Pay fee (USD 40) on arrival. Needs to have passport, photos, application form filled, and entry ticket evidence.

• e-Visa : Buy via Laos eVisa portal, apply online, pay in advance. 30 days long, can be extended once.

• Tourist Visa : To visit as a tourist; may be obtained through e-Visa or VoA.

• Business Visa : Invitation and other documents required, usually done through the Embassy.

• Work, Student, Spouse Visas: Issued at the Embassy with official approvals.

Indian Traveller Frequently Asked Questions to Laos.

Application & Entry Process (Recommended Steps)

• Check new visa and travel specifications on Lao government immigration or Indian Embassy websites.

• Check passport validity and obtain supporting documents-photos, tickets, financial evidence, Yellow Fever certificate.

• Choose whether or not to apply online to e-Visa or Visa on Arrival at designated entry points.

• In the case of e-Visa, apply through an official portal, pay online and download an approval letter.

• In the case of Visa on Arrival, ensure that you carry all the documents along with USD 40 as cash to pay the visa.

• Provide current visa or application form and other documents at the port of entry in Laos (land borders or airports).

• Respect visa validity period; seek to extend in case of longer stay.

• Adhere to the local laws and the requirements of leaving the country in order to evade the penalties.

Summary

By 2025, Indian travellers to Laos would require a visa either through online application on e-Visa or when they arrive at the designated airports and land borders. A genuine passport that has a total of six months of validity, Yellow Fever immunization, verified travel and accommodation, and financial documents are necessary. The visa allows a 30 days stay with an opportunity to extend it for 15 days. Proper planning and following Lao immigration procedures will not only allow Indian nationals to experience the culture, heritage and natural beauty of Laos without wasting time in administrative bureaucracy.