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Bhutan visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutan requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
Bhutan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Where to apply in Laos
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Laos
BhutanLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Bhutan
Travel advice for Bhutan
- 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 Bhutan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Lao citizens may stay in Bhutan 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 Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Lao citizens
China requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Bhutanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bhutan requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Laos?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Bhutanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.