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