🇱🇦 Laos visa requirements for Vietnamese citizens

Entry rules for Vietnam passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Vietnam can travel to Laos for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 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 30-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 Vietnamese passport ranks #161 worldwide, opening 52 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (23 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Laos is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Laotian citizens traveling to Vietnam face the same requirement (visa-free · 30 days).

South-Eastern Asia is fully open to Vietnamese travelers — all 10 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.

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