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Laos visa for citizens of the Gambia

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Citizens of the Gambia 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 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

All visa types for Laos

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 the Gambia

LaosGambia Visa required Gambia visa for citizens of Laos

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.

Citizens of the Gambia 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Laos

Citizens of the Gambia may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.

How citizens of the Gambia apply

Citizens of the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia

China and Myanmar require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.

Lao citizens travelling to the Gambia

The Gambia requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Laos?

Citizens of the Gambia can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of the Gambia stay in Laos?

Citizens of the Gambia can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Lao citizens need a visa for the Gambia?

The Gambia requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Laos visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia 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.