Indian passport · Laos
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Laos?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for online as an eVisa for up to 30 days.
Laos visa processing time for Indians: An eVisa is processed within 3 working days of a complete application and payment; the eVisa fee is non-refundable. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, checked .
Conditions: tourist visa, single entry; entry only via 9 designated ports (e.g. Wattay and Luang Prabang airports, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, Boten).
Lao eVisa facility is available for these following countries: see list ... The Stay Permit of eVisa is 30 days.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR (Lao eVisa)
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR (Lao eVisa)Apply only at laoevisa.gov.laReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa · 30 daystourist visa, single entry; entry only via 9 designated ports (e.g. Wattay and Luang Prabang airports, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, Boten) |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 30 days |
| Validity and entries | The eVisa approval letter is valid for 60 days for a single entry; you can enter on any day until it expires.1 |
| Official fee | Not stated by the official sources we read |
| Official processing | An eVisa is processed within 3 working days of a complete application and payment; the eVisa fee is non-refundable.1 |
| Where to apply | Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la with a scan of your passport bio page and a 4x6 cm photo; only tourist visas are issued as eVisas, and Lao embassies do not handle eVisa status queries.1Official site: laoevisa.gov.la |
Do Indians need a visa for Laos?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR (Lao eVisa) lists India among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Stay: 30 days. Conditions: tourist visa, single entry; entry only via 9 designated ports (e.g. Wattay and Luang Prabang airports, Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges I, II and IV, Boten).
“Lao eVisa facility is available for these following countries: see list ... The Stay Permit of eVisa is 30 days.”
Conditions and exceptions
Indian eVisa applicants must carry proof of sufficient funds, a travel itinerary, a hotel booking confirmation and a return or onward flight ticket to show immigration on arrival; without them entry may be refused.
Please be informed that you are required to prepare and present the following documents upon arrival in the Lao PDR for immigration inspection: Proof of Sufficient Funds Travel Itinerary Hotel Booking Confirmation Return or Onward Flight Ticket ... Failure to provide these documents may result in denial of entry.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR · checked
Laos visa types for Indians
The eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days from the day you arrive.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR · checkedThe eVisa approval letter is valid for 60 days for a single entry; you can enter on any day until it expires.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR · checked
How to apply from India
Apply online at laoevisa.gov.la with a scan of your passport bio page and a 4x6 cm photo; only tourist visas are issued as eVisas, and Lao embassies do not handle eVisa status queries.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR · checked
Fee
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Processing time
An eVisa is processed within 3 working days of a complete application and payment; the eVisa fee is non-refundable.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR · checked
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Laos.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Laos visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa for up to 30 days.
How much does a Laos visa cost in India?
The official sources we read state no fee.
Can I get a Laos visa in 7 days?
An eVisa is processed within 3 working days of a complete application and payment; the eVisa fee is non-refundable.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR (Lao eVisa): entry rule, visa types, processing time, documents and how to apply
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR (Lao eVisa): entry conditions