Australia
Laos
Laos visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Laos issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at laosembassy.net
Which Laos visa?
Visa on arrival at international checkpoints
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days per entry for a tourist visa, extendable at an immigration office
- Processing time
- Issued at the checkpoint on arrival
Processing time, as Laos states it: Issued at the checkpoint on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days per entry for a tourist visa, extendable at an immigration office.
Lao citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for Laos
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to Laos can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Laos at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Laos (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Laos (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Laos
Australian citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens receive the visa for Laos at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Laos’ neighbours for Australian citizens
China and Thailand admit Australian citizens visa-free.
Lao citizens travelling to Australia
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Laos?
Australian citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Australia?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa on arrival in Laos.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.