Luang Prabang
Northern Laos
UNESCO old town of temples, monks' alms rounds and river sunsets.
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Visa on ArrivalLaos Visa on Arrival for Indians
Indian ordinary passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival at Laos' international airports and designated land borders. An official eVisa is also available and is the smoother option at busy checkpoints.
Visa Overview
- Country
- Laos
- Visa Type
- Visa on Arrival
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Maximum Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Extension
- Extension possible through the Lao Immigration Department
- Visa Fee
- Approximately US$40 on arrival (varies by checkpoint)
- Processing
- On arrival / online pre-approval where available
- Reviewed
- September 2026
Documents Required
Carry these for Laos. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.
- Original Indian passport in good condition
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Hotel or accommodation confirmation
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Laos Visa on Arrival process
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Step 1
Prepare Documents
Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.
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Step 2
Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border
Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.
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Step 3
Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter
Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.
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Step 4
Submit Passport & Documents
Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.
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Step 5
Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)
Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.
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Step 6
Immigration Clearance
Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.
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Step 7
Enter the Country
Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.
Online pre-arrival step
Optional official Lao eVisa at laoevisa.gov.la.
Eligible Entry Points
- Wattay International Airport, Vientiane
- Luang Prabang International Airport
- Pakse International Airport
- Designated land and river border checkpoints
Confirm your specific airport, land border or seaport with the official authority before travelling.
Visa Fee
Approximately US$40 on arrival (varies by checkpoint)
Approximate INR: ₹3,500 (indicative)
INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.
Lao eVisa — Ministry of Foreign AffairsImportant Conditions
- Passport valid for at least six months with blank pages.
- One passport-size photograph and the fee in cash.
- Fee can vary slightly by entry point and day of travel.
- Visa on arrival is for tourism; work is not permitted.
- Confirm that your intended checkpoint issues visas on arrival before travelling overland.
Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Laos. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.
Plan your trip
Top places to visit in Laos
Kuang Si Falls
Luang Prabang
Tiered turquoise pools in the forest, ideal for swimming.
Vang Vieng
Central Laos
Karst peaks, lagoons, caves and hot-air balloon mornings.
Vientiane
Capital
Riverside capital with Pha That Luang and the Patuxai monument.
Travelling to Laos soon?
Visadesk Global LLP helps you check eligibility, prepare documents and arrange flights, hotels and itineraries so your arrival goes smoothly.
- Document check
- eVisa applications
- Flight & hotel booking
- Travel insurance guidance
Verify before you travel
Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Lao eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.