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Laos Visa Requirements for North Korea Citizens

eVisa · 30 days

North Korea passport holders need an eVisa for Laos, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Lao eVisa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) — Who can apply for Lao eVisa: list of eligible countries · checked 10 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Laos in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your North Korea passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — — by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport, usually within —.
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Flag of LaosLaos visa options for North Korea citizens

Lao eVisa (tourist)

eVisa
Max stay
30 days
Entries
Single

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Documents (2)
  • Photo
  • Passport bio page
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What the Laos visa rules mean for North Korea travellers

North Korea passport holders need an eVisa to enter Laos. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email; it allows stays of up to 30 days. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Lao eVisa (tourist) with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Laos applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos; the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says medical care in Laos can be basic, that outside the capital there are no reliable facilities to deal with medical emergencies…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for Laos.

Laos entry rules compared

Laos lets 16 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 145 and requires an embassy visa from 37. North Korea citizens are treated the same way as Bahrain, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong and India. Overall the North Korea passport ranks #195 in the world with 9 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a North Korea passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Tajikistan.

In the other direction, Laos citizens need a visa to visit North Korea.

Flag of LaosEntry requirements for Laos

Passport validity

6 months

The Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos; the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.

Lao Official Online Visa - Get your lao eVisa online - Lao eVisa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says medical care in Laos can be basic, that outside the capital there are no reliable facilities to deal with medical emergencies, that medical evacuation is difficult to organise and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Laos travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)

3 days

The UK government says all foreign nationals entering Laos must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) digitally within 3 days before arrival and 3 days before departure, and that it applies at Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport and the Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge I, where it replaces paper arrival and departure cards. The Department of Immigration says it launched the form on 1 September 2025 at these four checkpoints.

Department of Immigration of the Lao PDR — News: Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

150,000,000 LAK

The US Department of State says the import and export of local currency is not permitted, and that ₭150,000,000 LAK or more (about US$7,000) must be declared, on entry and on exit. No Lao source we could read states the rule.

U.S. Department of State — Laos country information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Laos?

North Korea passport holders need an eVisa for Laos, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can North Korea citizens stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Laos visa cost for North Korea citizens?

Lao eVisa (tourist): —, processing —.

How do North Korea citizens apply for a Laos eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (laoevisa.gov.la). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Laos?

The Lao eVisa terms say the passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Laos; the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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