Laos
Australia
Australia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at laos.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
For the tourist visa, Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250, and applications are made on online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Laos
- Embassy of Australia in Vientiane
Rue Thadeua, Vientiane
Australia has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
Australian citizens travelling to Laos
AustraliaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Laos to Australia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Australia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Laos
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in Laos?
The Australian embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.