Djibouti
Laos
Laos visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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 Djibouti
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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.
Before travelling from Djibouti to Laos, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in Laos
Djiboutian citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Djiboutian citizens apply
Djiboutian 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 Djiboutian citizens
China and Myanmar require Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Djibouti
Lao citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Djibouti and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Djiboutian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Djiboutian citizens stay in Laos?
Djiboutian citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Lao citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa on arrival in Laos.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.