Lao People's Democratic Republic · short term business
Tourist eVisa
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Official Lao eVisa route for eligible tourism visitors applying online before travel.
- 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
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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Lao eVisa status enquiry ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The visit purpose is tourism.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- ✓The applicant is eligible for Lao eVisa according to the live portal country list.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- ✓The traveller uses the same ordinary passport for application and entry, with more than 180 days validity from arrival according to the FAQ.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
Common blockers
- !The traveller needs work, study, business-investor residence or long-stay permission.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- !The traveller plans to enter through a port that is not designated for eVisa use.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- !The applicant uses a tourist eVisa for work, investment residence or technical employment.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- !The applicant relies on old fees or validity periods instead of confirming the current amount and issuing channel.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- !The applicant cannot show the investment, enterprise, quota, employment or family basis required for the selected route.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio page and applicant photo uploaded in the official portal.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- ·Application details and online fee payment.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
- ·eVisa approval letter and the same passport used in the application.Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check eVisa eligibility and designated port coverage in the official portal.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport bio page, photo and travel details.
Submit through the official channel
Apply and pay online through Lao eVisa.
After approval
Download the approval letter and present it with the same passport at an eVisa lane on arrival.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- ApplyApplicantApply 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
- Official portalApplicantCheck 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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