Netherlands
Laos
Laos visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Laos issues Dutch 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 the Netherlands
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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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Laos
Dutch citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens
China, Thailand and Vietnam admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Lao citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Laos?
Dutch citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.