Laos Tourist eVisa — USD 50; 3 business days; single entry; 30-day stayfor 🇬🇭 Ghana citizens travelling to 🇱🇦 Laos

📋Required Documents10

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  Approval letter issued within ~3 business days — valid 60 days from issue
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  Completed online application at the official portal laoevisa.gov.la
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  Confirmed accommodation details (hotel or host address) for the form
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  Digital passport photo (recent, white background, JPEG)
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  Entry only via approved checkpoints: Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse airports, Friendship Bridge I, or Boten railway border
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  Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, with 2 blank pages
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  Payment of USD 50 (visa + service charge) by credit/debit card
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  Printed copy of the eVisa approval letter for check-in and the border
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  Return or onward travel ticket
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  Scan of the passport biographical page (colour, all corners visible)

ℹ️What to Expect

As a Ghana passport holder, you can enter Laos without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Laos embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Ghana passport holders do not need a visa for Laos

Ghana passport holders can enter Laos without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Ghana citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

🔗More Laos Visa Options

• Laos Business Visa NI-B2 & Work Permit — sponsor-backed; 30 days convertible to 1-year stay →
• Laos Visa-Free Entry — ASEAN nationals 14–30 days; Japan and Russia short stays →
• Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders →