Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and bordersfor 🇪🇹 Ethiopia citizens travelling to 🇱🇦 Laos
Ethiopia citizens are required to obtain a Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders before travelling to Laos. You must submit a formal application at the Laos embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents9
- ✓Check you are NOT on the excluded list (~30 nationalities incl. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria must use an embassy visa)
- ✓Completed arrival/departure card and visa application form (handed out at the border)
- ✓Confirmed accommodation address in Laos for the form
- ✓For extensions: visit the Vientiane immigration office before day 30 (~USD 2/day, twice extendable)
- ✓One passport photo (3 × 4 cm) — or pay a USD 1–2 surcharge without one
- ✓Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages
- ✓Return or onward travel ticket (occasionally checked)
- ✓Small USD notes for the out-of-hours service surcharge at land borders
- ✓Visa fee in crisp US dollar cash (USD 30–45 depending on nationality; USD 20 for Chinese/Vietnamese passports)
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders, book an appointment at the nearest Laos embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. The government fee is USD 40.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Laos embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Laos
Ethiopia citizens require a visa to enter Laos based on the current immigration requirements set by Laos's government. Ethiopia passport holders must apply through the Laos embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Laos Visa Options
- Laos Business Visa NI-B2 & Work Permit — sponsor-backed; 30 days convertible to 1-year stay →
- Laos Tourist eVisa — USD 50; 3 business days; single entry; 30-day stay →
- Laos Visa-Free Entry — ASEAN nationals 14–30 days; Japan and Russia short stays →