Papua New Guinea
Laos
Laos visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinea
LaosPapua New Guinea e-Visa Papua New Guinea 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.
Before travelling from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Laos
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinean citizens
Thailand admits Papua New Guinean citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Laos?
Papua New Guinean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Laos?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for online before travel.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean 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.