Visa Requirements
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Vietnam citizens travelling to Laos
Certain ASEAN member state passport holders may enter Laos without a visa under regional agreements.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Vietnam passport holders can enter Laos for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Laos entry requirements →
Luang Prabang
At a glance
Key facts for Vietnamese citizens visiting Laos
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Vietnamese citizens enter Laos
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 30 days or fewer. Beyond that, Laos needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Vietnamese citizens ask about entering Laos
No. Vietnamese citizens can enter Laos without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Laos uses LAK. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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