Pakistan
Laos
Laos visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Laos visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Laos visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office
- Processing time
- eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days
Laos’ official site for the tourist visa is laoevisa.gov.la. Processing time, as Laos states it: eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office.
Where Pakistani citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Pakistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Yangon2,977 km
တော်ဝင်လမ်း, Yangon
- Consulate General of Laos in Kunming3,028 km
彩云北路 6800号, 昆明市
- 3,223 km
Measured from Islamabad, Lao embassies and consulates are closest in Yangon, Myanmar (2,977 km), Kunming, China (3,028 km) and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (3,223 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Pakistan is decided by Laos, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Lao citizens travelling to Pakistan
LaosPakistan e-Visa Pakistan 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.
Pakistani 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in Laos
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Pakistan. Pakistani citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Pakistan from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Pakistani citizens
China requires Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Pakistan
Pakistan requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Laos?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Pakistan?
No. Laos has no embassy in Pakistan. The nearest Lao embassy is in Yangon, Myanmar, 2,977 km from Islamabad.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
Pakistan requires a visa from Lao citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Pakistani citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Pakistani citizens need a visa for Laos obtained in advance.
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.