Vietnam
Laos
Laos visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Lao citizens travelling to Vietnam
LaosVietnam Visa-free, 30 days Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Laos
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Laos for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Laos.
Laos’ neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Myanmar, Cambodia and Thailand admit Vietnamese citizens visa-free. China requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Vietnam
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Vietnam and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Vietnamese citizens can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Laos?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Laos for up to 30 days.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
No visa is needed by Lao citizens for Vietnam, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Laos visa-free?
Yes, Vietnamese citizens can enter Laos without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.