Destination guide

Laos visa requirements

For China passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Laos with a China passport?

eVisa / Visa on arrival

Key entry notes

  • From 1 July to 31 December, a group of 5 tourists accompanied by a travel agency can enter Laos without a visa for 15 days by arranging their itinerary through a registered travel agency in Laos and applying for visa exemption in advance.
  • 18[Note 1] of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 2], in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station).
  • Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 3] and 7 border crossings.[Note 4] Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
South-Eastern Asia
Capital
Vientiane
Languages
Lao
Currency
LAK
Time zones
UTC+07:00
Area
236,800 km2
Population
6,802,000
Gini index
36.7