New Zealand
Laos
Laos visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 New Zealand
LaosNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of Laos
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.
New Zealand citizens planning a trip to Laos can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Laos
New Zealand citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens
China and Thailand admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Lao citizens travelling to New Zealand
Lao citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Laos?
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Laos?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Lao citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need a visa on arrival in Laos.
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.