Palau
Laos
Laos visa for citizens of Palau
Entry requirement
Laos issues citizens of Palau 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 Palau
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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 Palau 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Palau can stay in Laos
Citizens of Palau may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How citizens of Palau apply
Citizens of Palau 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 citizens of Palau
China and Myanmar require citizens of Palau to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Palau
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Palau, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Palau and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Palau need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues citizens of Palau a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Palau stay in Laos?
Citizens of Palau can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Palau?
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Palau, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Palau enter Laos visa-free?
No; citizens of Palau 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.