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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of LaosLao Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Laos Passport Holders Travel?

Laos passport holders can visit 20 countries without a visa, 1 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Laos passport #170 of 199.

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20
Visa-free destinations
1
With unlimited stay
19
With a time-limited stay
30 days
Most common stay (11 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Laos

Below is the full list of countries that Laos citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 30 days (1 month). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Laos passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BruneiBrunei Visa-free 30 days
Flag of CambodiaCambodia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IndonesiaIndonesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MongoliaMongolia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MyanmarMyanmar Visa-free 14 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RussiaRussia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days
Flag of VietnamVietnam Visa-free 30 days

Unlimited stay countries for Laos passport

1 country lets Laos passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Laos citizens

Holders of a Laos passport can travel to 20 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 1 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 19 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 25 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 4 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Laos citizens can reach 49 countries without a classic visa application. A further 46 countries offer an eVisa, and 103 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Brunei, Cambodia, Dominica, Ecuador, Gambia and Haiti, among many others.

Where can Laos citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Laos passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (1 country)

Palestine

90 days (3 months) (5 countries)

Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

30 days (1 month) (11 countries)

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore and Vietnam

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Myanmar

Key takeaways for Laos passport holders

With 20 visa-free destinations, the Laos passport ranks #170 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 30 days (1 month).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Laos citizens

How many countries can Laos passport holders visit without a visa?

Laos passport holders can visit 20 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 1 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 19 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (25) and electronic travel authorisations (4), Laos citizens can enter 49 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Laos citizens?

1 country lets Laos passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Laos passport holders?

30 days (1 month) is the most common allowance — it applies in 11 countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore and 1 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Laos citizens?

Apart from the 1 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles.

Where is the Laos passport ranked?

With 20 visa-free destinations the Laos passport ranks #170 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Laos passport holders: 20 visa-free, 25 visa on arrival, 4 eTA and 46 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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