🇱🇦 Laos: can you enter, and what do you need?
Updated 2026-07-16 · visa data: Passport Index snapshot · facts: mledoze/countries
Who can enter Laos
Of 198 other passports: 15 enter visa-free, 155 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 an e-visa, and 28 must obtain a visa in advance.
| Passport | Entry status |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇩🇪 Germany passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇮🇳 India passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇨🇳 China passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines passport | Visa-free · 30d |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria passport | Visa required |
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Quick facts
Currency
₭ Lao kip (LAK)
Languages
Lao
Capital
Vientiane
Calling code
+856
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📶 Internet in Laos
Roaming abroad can cost a fortune — a local eSIM installs before departure and works the moment you land.
🛡️ Travel insurance
Many countries expect medical coverage for the whole stay; hospitals bill tourists directly.
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Frequently asked questions
Can United States citizens enter Laos without a visa?
Almost: United States citizens get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed. Full rules →
Can United Kingdom citizens enter Laos without a visa?
Almost: United Kingdom citizens get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed. Full rules →
Can India citizens enter Laos without a visa?
Almost: India citizens get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed. Full rules →
How many passports can enter Laos without a pre-arranged visa?
170 of 198 passports enter Laos without arranging a visa in advance: 15 visa-free, 155 visa on arrival, 0 via eTA.