Laos
India
India visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassylaos.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Laos
- Embassy of India in Vientiane
No. 704, Unit 29, Ban Saphanthong Neua, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Today 09:00–11:00, 16:00–17:00
India has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
Indian citizens travelling to Laos
IndiaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Lao citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in India
Lao citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Myanmar admits Lao citizens visa-free. China requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Laos
Indian 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 India?
Lao citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in India?
Lao citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Laos?
The Indian embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Indian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.