Egypt
Laos
Laos visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Laos issues Egyptian 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
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 Egypt
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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.
For a trip from Egypt to Laos, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Laos
Egyptian citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Egyptian citizens apply
Egyptian 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 Egyptian citizens
China requires Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Egypt
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Egypt and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Egyptian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Egyptian citizens stay in Laos?
Egyptian citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Egyptian 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.