🇱🇦 Laos visa requirements for Burmese citizens

Entry rules for Myanmar passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Myanmar can travel to Laos for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 14 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 14-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Laos, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Laos immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Burmese passport ranks #186 worldwide, opening 42 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (12 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Laos is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Laotian citizens traveling to Myanmar face the same requirement (visa-free · 14 days).

Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 9 of 10 destinations are open to Burmese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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