Laos
Hong Kong
Hong Kong visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Hong Kong requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Hong Kong visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Hong Kong visa?
Visit: visa-free entry or visit visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa
Longest stay on the tourist visa: The visa-free period for your nationality (7 to 180 days) or the stay granted on your visit visa.
Where to apply in Laos
Hong Kong has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Laos
Hong KongLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Hong Kong
Travel advice for Hong Kong
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Laos to Hong Kong, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Hong Kong at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Hong Kong (updated 1 April 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Hong Kong (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Hong Kong
How long Lao citizens may stay in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of Hong Kong travelling to Laos
Citizens of Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Hong Kong requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Hong Kong in Laos?
No. Hong Kong has no embassy in Laos.
Do citizens of Hong Kong need a visa for Laos?
Citizens of Hong Kong can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Hong Kong visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Hong Kong.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.