Laos Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Laos at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos

Entry requirements:

• If you are visiting Laos, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive.
• Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

Visa requirements:

You can get a tourist visa on arrival if you’re travelling on a full British Citizen passport.

• Visa on arrival is available at Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang’s and Paske airports but not at all land borders or Lao Immigration checkpoints.

• You can apply online for an e-Visa - you must submit your application at least 3 days in advance of your entry to Laos.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about what goods you can take in and out of Qatar. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Please check the requirements before you travel.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice