# 🇱🇦 Laos — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Laos from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/laos

12 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Tourist eVisa (T-B3) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $50 | — | 3 days |
| Laos Tourist Visa on Arrival (T-B3) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | $40 | — | 1 day |
| Laos Visa-Free Entry (ASEAN and Bilateral Exemptions) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 0 days |
| Laos Transit Visa (TR-B3) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 5 days | — | — | 5 days |
| Laos Business Visa (NI-B3) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 7 days |

- **Laos Tourist eVisa (T-B3)** — Key documents: Passport bio page, Passport photograph, Online application form, Accommodation details, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: laoevisa.gov.la
- **Laos Tourist Visa on Arrival (T-B3)** — Key documents: Passport, Arrival/visa-on-arrival form, Passport photograph, Accommodation details, Visa fee in cash · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.la
- **Laos Visa-Free Entry (ASEAN and Bilateral Exemptions)** — Key documents: Passport, Immigration arrival card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
- **Laos Transit Visa (TR-B3)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photograph, Onward ticket, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.la
- **Laos Business Visa (NI-B3)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photograph, Invitation or sponsorship letter, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.la

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Student Visa (ST-B2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |

- **Laos Student Visa (ST-B2)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photograph, Letter of admission, Proof of funds, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.la

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Labour / Work Visa (LA-B2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 8 days |

- **Laos Labour / Work Visa (LA-B2)** — Key documents: Passport, Photographs, Employment contract, Work permit / quota approval, Employer sponsorship documents, Visa and stay-permit fees · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investlaos.gov.la

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Investor Visa (NI-B2 / I-B2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 8 days |

- **Laos Investor Visa (NI-B2 / I-B2)** — Key documents: Passport, Photographs, Investment licence, Enterprise registration certificate, Tax registration certificate, Company application form, Visa and stay-permit fees · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investlaos.gov.la

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Dependent / Family Visa (SP-B3) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 8 days |

- **Laos Dependent / Family Visa (SP-B3)** — Key documents: Passport, Photographs, Proof of relationship, Sponsor's visa and stay permit, Application form, Visa and stay-permit fees · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: investlaos.gov.la

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos Expert / Specialist Visa (E-B2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 8 days |
| Laos Press / Media Visa (M-B2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days |
| Laos Official / Government Visa (S-A2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $0 | — | 7 days |

- **Laos Expert / Specialist Visa (E-B2)** — Key documents: Passport, Photographs, Assignment / project letter, Proof of expertise, Visa and stay-permit fees · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: laos-guide-999.com
- **Laos Press / Media Visa (M-B2)** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photograph, Assignment letter, Press accreditation / approval, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.la
- **Laos Official / Government Visa (S-A2)** — Key documents: Official or service passport, Note verbale, Visa application form, Passport photograph · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: laos-guide-999.com

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