Laos eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

~US$70≈ ₹6,760Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6 working days

Typical stay / validity

Usually 30 days

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Laos visa

Laos is a slow-travel favourite, with the temples and night market of Luang Prabang, the riverside capital Vientiane, Vang Vieng's karst scenery and the 4,000 Islands on the Mekong. Indian passport holders can apply for a Lao tourist e-Visa online.

The e-Visa allows a single stay of up to 30 days. It is accepted only at designated entry points, including Vientiane and Luang Prabang airports and the main Friendship Bridge crossings from Thailand.

Laos visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Laos immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Laos need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Not normally required

Not normally required as separate e-Visa document

Generally not a separate mandatory visa document, although an address or itinerary can still be requested.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Laos.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Laos.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6 working days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Laos, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Check that your entry point accepts the e-Visa. Some land borders only issue visas on arrival.
• The e-Visa must be used within its validity, usually about 60 days from issue.
• The Lao kip is the local currency. Thai baht and US dollars are also accepted in tourist areas.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Laos.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Laos.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Laos.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.