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Tourist eVisa

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Source check: all 6 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Official Lao eVisa route for eligible tourism visitors applying online before travel.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencySingle entry; stay permit of 30 days; approval letter valid up to 60 days after receipt.
Processing time
The FAQ states eVisa processing is usually 03 working days after a completed application and full fee, provided the information supplied is complete.
Government fees
Use the official eVisa fee calculator before payment; the FAQ says the eVisa fee is non-refundable.
Typical duration
Single entry; stay permit of 30 days; approval letter valid up to 60 days after receipt.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗

In short

As of 26 July 2026, the Tourist eVisa for Lao People's Democratic Republic is an unsponsored Laos immigration route. Sources: official Lao People's Democratic Republic government pages, reviewed 26 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/laos/tourist-evisa#answer

What is the Tourist eVisa in Lao People's Democratic Republic?

Tourist eVisa is an unsponsored Laos route. Indicative government fees are Use the official eVisa fee calculator before payment; the FAQ says the eVisa fee is non-refundable; indicative processing time is The FAQ states eVisa processing is usually 03 working days after a completed application and full fee, provided the information supplied is complete; typical duration is Single entry; stay permit of 30 days; approval letter valid up to 60 days after receipt. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR on 29 June 2026.

Overview

Laos is covered from the official Lao eVisa portal, the Department of Immigration site and the Invest Laos one-stop service guidance. The public eVisa pages are detailed for tourism entry, while business-investor, foreign technician and stay-permit guidance is concentrated on the Invest Laos visa and stay-permit card page. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, fee, filing location and document upload requirements before paying or travelling. The Lao eVisa portal identifies the service as an electronic travel authorisation to enter Laos for tourism. Its FAQ says the eVisa is single entry, the stay permit is 30 days, and the approval letter is valid for a maximum of 60 days after receipt. The information page says applicants apply and pay online, then present the approval letter with the same passport at a designated eVisa port.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Lao official online visa portal ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR

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  • Primary source

    Lao eVisa FAQ ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR

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  • Primary source

    Lao eVisa application ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR

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  • Primary source

    Lao eVisa status enquiry ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Check eVisa eligibility and designated port coverage in the official portal.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare passport bio page, photo and travel details.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply and pay online through Lao eVisa.

  4. After approval

    Download the approval letter and present it with the same passport at an eVisa lane on arrival.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Tourist eVisa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Laos. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ApplyApplicant
    Apply for Lao tourist eVisa ↗

    Use this official Lao PDR source to confirm the current route, filing channel and supporting documents. Laos is covered from the official Lao eVisa portal, the Department of Immigration site and the Invest Laos one-stop service guidance. The public eVisa pages are detailed for tourism entry, while business-investor, foreign technician and stay-permit guidance is concentrated on the Invest Laos visa and stay-permit card page. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, fee, filing location and document upload requirements before paying or travelling.

    Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR · verified

  2. Official portalApplicant
    Check Lao eVisa status ↗

    Use this official Lao PDR source to confirm the current route, filing channel and supporting documents. Laos is covered from the official Lao eVisa portal, the Department of Immigration site and the Invest Laos one-stop service guidance. The public eVisa pages are detailed for tourism entry, while business-investor, foreign technician and stay-permit guidance is concentrated on the Invest Laos visa and stay-permit card page. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, fee, filing location and document upload requirements before paying or travelling.

    Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay in Laos with an eVisa?+

The official FAQ says the stay permit of eVisa is 30 days.

Is the Lao eVisa multiple entry?+

No. The official FAQ says eVisa is valid for single entry only.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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