Sri Lanka
Laos
Laos visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers 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 Sri Lanka
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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.
Sri Lankan 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).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Laos
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens
Thailand admits Sri Lankan citizens visa-free. China requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Lao citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Sri Lanka and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Laos?
Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Lao citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.