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Visa-free countries & entry requirements · October 2026

As of October 2026, Laotian passport holders can visit 25 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 71 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This includes 9 of the 10 ASEAN member countries.

Visa-free 22
On arrival or eVisa 70
eTA or registration 4
Visa required 114
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Laos to Thailand Visa not required · 30 days
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As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens can travel visa-free to 22 countries and territories: Belarus, Bermuda, Brunei, Cambodia, Dominica, Ecuador, Haiti, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Zambia.

As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens need an eTA for 3 countries and territories: Kenya, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka.

As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens can get a visa on arrival in 19 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Kuwait, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Samoa, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, and Tuvalu.

As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens can apply for an eVisa for 52 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Albania, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cuba, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Montserrat, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Zimbabwe.

As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens need a visa for 113 countries and territories: Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), and Yemen.

As of 14 October 2026, Laotian citizens have Not admitted access to 1 country: United States of America.

Visa rules are checked against government sources and updated daily; the rules for the Laotian passport were last changed on 14 October 2026. Before booking or traveling, always confirm the latest entry requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination.

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