Planning a trip to Laos? Indians need to get Laos visa for any purpose of visit. You can get Laos eVisa from India. Laos visa on arrival is also available for tourism and business purposes. The blog covers steps to apply for Laos visa from India in detail.
Types of Laos Visa for Indians
Following are the types of Laos visa for Indians:
| Type of Laos Visa | Entry | Visa validity | Stay Period |
| Laos e-Visa | Single | 60 days | 30 days |
| Laos Visa-on-arrival | Single | 30 days | 30 days |
When to apply for Laos visa from India
The processing time of the Laos e-Visa is usually 3 working days after you submit the Laos e-Visa application. You can apply for Laos e-Visa 5 days prior to your travel. It is advisable to apply for Laos visa well before to avoid any delay.
Laos visa fees for Indians
Following is the Laos visa fees from India:
| Type of Laos Visa | Visa Fee USD |
| Laos e-Visa | 50 USD |
| Laos Visa on Arrival (Tourist/Business) | 40USD |
| Laos Visa extension | 2 USD per day |
- e-Visa fee is non-refundable.
Laos visa on arrival
Indians can apply for Visa-on-arrival at the airport itself by submitting all the documents, passport. You have to pay the fee in cash only and wait for verification of your documents. It takes 15 minutes. The immigration officer will give your Laos visa-on arrival after processing.
Indians can apply for Laos Visa-on-arrival at the following airports only:
- Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Capital.
- Savannakhet International Airport in Savannakhet Province.
- Pakse Internatioanl Airport in Champasack Province.
- Luang Prabang International Airport in Luang Prabang Province.
Some facts about Laos Visa on arrival:
- Indians can obtain Visa-on-arrival for tourism and business purposes only.
- You can extend your stay in Laos after you applied for Laos Visa-on-arrival. You just have to go to the Immigration office in Vientiane to apply for visa extension. You can extend your visa for 15 days
Laos e Visa from India
You can apply for Laos e-Visa for tourist purposes only. Laos e-Visa is applicable for adults and infants. You can also apply for a group e visa for maximum of 20 people. At the immigration check, you have to use the e-Visa special lane at arrival port. When your turn comes, show your passport, e-Visa to pass through immigration.
Indians can use Laos eVisa at 6 ports in The Lao PDR namely:
- Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
- Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang Airport)
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province)
- Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province)
- Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo Province)
- Boten International Checkpoint (Luang Namtha Province)
Laos visa application procedure
Itzeazy provides hassle free online service for Laos e visa. Following are the steps to apply for Laos evisa from India :
- Make payment & book order
- Documentation
- Processing of visa application
- Issue of Laos evisa
Laos visa requirements for Indians
Following are the documents required to apply for Laos e-Visa:
- Digital photograph of size 4×6 cm. The photo should not be older than 6 months and must meet ICAO standards.
- Passport bio page, including its MRZ (two lines at the bottom of the page)
Following documents are required to apply for Laos Visa-on-arrival:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages
- Confirmed Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Sufficient funds to cover the expenses for during your Laos trip
- Travel itinerary of your Laos trip
- Invitation letter and any additional original documents to supplement your purpose of visit (for business travellers)
Laos visa photo requirements
- Laos visa photo size should be 4 x 6 cm
- It must be recent color taken within 6 months
- Use of plain white background
- There should not be shadows
- Face the camera staright with neutral expressions and both eyes open
Laos visa processing time
The processing time of the Laos e-Visa is usually 3 working days after e-Visa application The processing time of the e-Visa also depends on the following factors:-
- Meeting all Laos visa requirments
- Laos’s e-Visa application will be processed in the same day itself if you apply in the morning session.
- If you apply in the afternoon session, then your Laos’s e-Visa application will be processed on the next day of the Laos local time (GMT+7).
Laos Visa Status Check
Indians can check their Laos e-Visa application status through Laos e visa website using their application ID and passport number.
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FAQs
Can Indians get a visa on arrival in Laos?
Indians can get Laos Visa on arrival at the airport itself by submitting all the documents, passport.
How much is the visa fee for Laos from India?
Laos evisa fees is USD 50 for Indians
What to do if I don’t enter the Laos PDR from the designated list of airports?
Indians have to apply for a Visa-on-arrival on spot if you enter Laos PDR through a non-designed port for e-Visa.
Do I have to print out the Laos e-Visa?
Yes, You have to take a print out of the Laos evisa approval letter to avoid any kind of inconvenience.
Is there an expiry date for Laos e-Visa?
The Laos e-Visa allows you travel to Laos from the date of its issue until its expiry, that is 60 days after its issuance.
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