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title: Laos visa for citizens of Botswana
description: Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Laos and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Laos visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Laos and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 60 days
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay (approx. USD 266 equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated border crossing** — Enter Laos through an international airport, a Friendship Bridge, or any border checkpoint that issues Visa on Arrival.
2. **Obtain and complete the application form** — Fill out the Visa on Arrival application form provided at the entry point.
3. **Attach photo and prepare documents** — Attach one passport‑size photograph to the form and have your passport, onward ticket, and payment ready.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand the form, photo, passport, and fee to the immigration officer at the counter.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — The visa is stamped into your passport; after payment you are cleared for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from entry date; at least two blank pages.
- **Completed Visa on Arrival Application Form** (Travel): Obtain and fill out the form upon arrival at the border crossing.
- **Passport-sized Photograph** (Identity): One recent passport-style photo (usually 4x6 cm).
- **Visa Fee Payment** (Financial): Pay in cash (USD, THB, or LAK) or accepted cards.
- **Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel within 30 days.
- **Proof of Accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation from host may be requested.
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash to show at least 266 USD equivalent.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approximately 266 USD
- Cash
- Bank statement

Immigration may request proof of sufficient funds; cash in USD/THB/LAK is commonly accepted.

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer Visa on Arrival – check official list before travel.
- eVisa is an alternative for entry via certain airports and bridges, but this lane is VOA.
- Fees vary by nationality and entry point; have multiple currencies ready.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for 6 months or has fewer than 2 blank pages** — Ensure your passport meets the validity and blank page requirements.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry sufficient cash and print of your onward ticket.
- **Applying at a border crossing not open to VOA** — Use one of the approved airports or Friendship Bridges listed in official sources.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Laos?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Laos and can apply online for an eVisa.

### How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Botswana need for Laos?

Passport; Completed Visa on Arrival Application Form; Passport-sized Photograph; Visa Fee Payment; Onward Ticket; Proof of Accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Laos?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Laos visa for every passport](/visa/laos)
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