How long can you stay in Laos?
Visa-free stay limits for Laos, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 10 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 30 days per entry | Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border) |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Laos on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 30 June (day 30).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Laos?
Americans can stay in Laos for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can British citizens stay in Laos?
British citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Canadians stay in Laos?
Canadians can stay in Laos for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
How long can Australians stay in Laos?
Australians can stay in Laos for up to 30 days per entry without a visa. Visa on arrival (fee payable at the border).
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: laoevisa.gov.la
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