Nepal
Laos
Laos visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Laos issues Nepali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Laos visa?
Visa on arrival at international checkpoints
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days per entry for a tourist visa, extendable at an immigration office
- Processing time
- Issued at the checkpoint on arrival
Processing time, as Laos states it: Issued at the checkpoint on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days per entry for a tourist visa, extendable at an immigration office.
Lao citizens travelling to Nepal
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Travel advice for Laos
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Nepal to Laos, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Laos at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Laos (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Laos (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in Laos
Nepali citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Nepali citizens apply
Nepali citizens receive the visa for Laos at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Laos’ neighbours for Nepali citizens
China requires Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Nepal
Lao citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nepal and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Nepali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Nepali citizens stay in Laos?
Nepali citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Lao citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa on arrival in Laos.
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.