Laos
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 14 days.
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Taiwan visa?
Where to apply in Laos
Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Laos
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Travel advice for Taiwan
- 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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to Taiwan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Taiwan
Lao citizens may stay in Taiwan for up to 14 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Taiwan.
How Lao citizens apply
Lao citizens apply for the ETA for Taiwan online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Taiwanese 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 Taiwan?
Lao citizens do not need a visa for Taiwan, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 14 days.
How long can Lao citizens stay in Taiwan?
Lao citizens can stay in Taiwan for up to 14 days with an ETA.
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Taiwanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an ETA for Taiwan.
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.