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Marshall Islands visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

The Marshall Islands requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Marshall Islands visa?

Visa on Arrival and V-1 Visitor Visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Fee
US$100

All visa types for the Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands’ tourist visa costs US$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for the Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest missions of the Marshall Islands to Vientiane are in Geneva, Switzerland (9,057 km from Vientiane) and Portland, the United States (11,613 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by the Marshall Islands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Marshall Islands travelling to Laos

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Travel advice for the Marshall Islands

  • 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.

Before travelling from Laos to the Marshall Islands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Marshall Islands at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Marshall Islands (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Marshall Islands (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in the Marshall Islands

How long Lao citizens may stay in the Marshall Islands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

The Marshall Islands has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of the Marshall Islands accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of the Marshall Islands names the right place.

Citizens of the Marshall Islands travelling to Laos

Laos issues citizens of the Marshall Islands 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 the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the Marshall Islands in Laos?

No. The Marshall Islands has no embassy in Laos. The nearest embassy of the Marshall Islands is in Geneva, Switzerland, 9,057 km from Vientiane.

How much does the Marshall Islands tourist visa cost?

The Marshall Islands’ official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa.

Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Laos?

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

Can Lao citizens enter the Marshall Islands visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands obtained in advance.

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.