Samoa
Laos
Laos visa for Samoan citizens
Entry requirement
Laos issues Samoan 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 Samoa
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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.
For a trip from Samoa to Laos, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Samoan citizens can stay in Laos
Samoan citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Samoan citizens apply
Samoan 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 Samoan citizens
China admits Samoan citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Samoan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Samoa
Lao citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Samoa and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Samoan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Laos?
Samoan citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Samoa?
Lao citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Samoan citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Samoan 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.