Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and bordersfor 🌍 Zambia citizens travelling to 🇱🇦 Laos
Zambia citizens must apply for a Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders online before travelling to Laos. Submit your application through the official government portal, upload the required documents, and pay the visa fee electronically. Approval is typically emailed within a few business days. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋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
Apply for your Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes on arrival — no advance processing required. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Laos border. The government fee is USD 40.00. Always verify current requirements with the Laos embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Zambia passport holders need a visa for Laos
Zambia citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Laos. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Zambia passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.
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 →