Laos eVisa Frequently Asked Questions

1. Visit Laos eVisa Application Portal and choose APPLY NOW.
2. Fill in personal details, travel plans, and upload the required documents.
3. Review everything carefully, pay the visa and service fees, and submit.
4. Track status and download the approval letter once issued.

The online system currently accepts tourist visa applications (category T) from eligible nationalities listed on the Eligible Countries List portal. Applicants must hold ordinary passports; diplomatic, temporary, or refugee travel documents are not accepted online.

The approval letter is valid for single entry only. You must submit a new application if you plan to leave and re-enter Laos.

The stay permit is 30 days counted from the date you enter the Lao PDR. Overstays can lead to fines or refusal of future visas.

Your planned arrival date must be within 60 days of submitting the form, and applications open 5 days before arrival. Plan accordingly so your approval letter remains valid when you travel.

No. You may enter on any day starting from the approval date up to 60 days afterward. Just ensure you arrive before the approval letter expires.

The approval letter only controls your entry window. Once you are inside Laos, you can stay up to 30 days even if the approval letter expires during your visit.

Use the same ordinary passport for both the online application and border inspection. Switching passports after approval will lead to entry denial.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants, must obtain a separate eVisa approval letter and present it upon arrival.

Yes. You can add up to 20 travelers in a single invoice as long as each applicant shares the same general itinerary and port preferences.

If information is incomplete or incorrect, immigration officers will email you a link to modify the details. You are responsible for ensuring every field matches your passport before final submission.

Check your spam folder and ensure the mailbox you provided is active. If emails are still missing, contact the support center or using the status page you can download your approval letter.

An official PDF approval letter is emailed once your application is accepted. Download it immediately and keep a copy on a secure device.

Yes. Print one legible copy (A4 format is recommended) and present it with your passport when you reach the immigration counter. Black-and-white printouts are accepted as long as the QR code is clear.

You can reprint the document from the email attachment at any time before travel. Keep both digital and hard copies for backup.

Standard processing requires 4-5 working days after complete payment and documentation. Applications submitted in the morning are handled the same day, while afternoon submissions roll to the next business day (GMT+7).

Applying online lets you upload documents, settle fees securely, and use the dedicated eVisa lane at arrival ports—helping you avoid the longer Visa-on-Arrival queue.

Applicants are accountable for accuracy. If immigration flags an error, you’ll receive an email with a correction link. Otherwise, you may need to submit a new application.

Yes, provided you entered Laos before the approval letter expiry. Once inside, the 30-day stay permit applies regardless of the letter’s expiry date.

Contact the support team immediately. Incorrect data can delay processing or invalidate the approval letter, and fees are non-refundable if the error originated from the applicant.

1. Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)
2. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
3. Luang Prabang International Airport
4. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province)
5. Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province)
6. Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo Province)
7. Boten International Checkpoint (Luang Namtha Province)
8. Boten Railway Station (Luang Namtha Province)
9. Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane Capital)

Yes. Present your printed approval letter to use the dedicated eVisa lane and avoid the Visa-on-Arrival queue at participating checkpoints.

Use only the designated checkpoints listed above. If you arrive at a non-designated port, you must apply for a Visa on Arrival and fees already paid online are non-refundable.