IraqLaos

Laos visa for Iraqi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Laos issues Iraqi 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

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 Iraq

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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 Iraq 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Laos

Iraqi citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.

How Iraqi citizens apply

Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens

China and Myanmar require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Lao citizens travelling to Iraq

Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Laos?

Laos issues Iraqi citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Laos?

Iraqi citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Can Iraqi citizens enter Laos visa-free?

No; Iraqi 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.