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title: Laos visa for citizens of Egypt
description: Citizens of Egypt 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 Egypt

Citizens of Egypt 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 · Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 60 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Minimum of $1,000 or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated VOA checkpoint** — Egyptian passport holders can obtain a VOA at Lao international airports (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse) and most land border crossings.
2. **Fill out visa on arrival application form** — Complete the application form provided at the entry point.
3. **Submit passport and photographs** — Hand your passport, the completed form, and two passport photos to the immigration officer.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the US$35 fee in cash (USD or Thai Baht accepted).
5. **Receive visa and enter Laos** — The visa is usually issued within minutes; you can then proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date and contain at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Identity): Obtain and fill out the form at the port of entry.
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Typically 4x6 cm, white background.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash (USD or Thai Baht) at the border.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 30 days may be requested.
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not always mandatory for VOA.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash showing at least $1,000 equivalent may be requested.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $1,000
- cash
- bank statement
- credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all border crossings; some land checkpoints require a regular visa obtained in advance.
- The visa is typically single entry only and cannot be extended beyond 30 days.
- Overstaying incurs a fine of $10 per day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from date of entry** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Laos.
- **Insufficient blank pages in passport** — Have at least one blank visa page available.
- **Lack of onward ticket or proof of exit** — Bring a printed return/onward ticket or an itinerary showing you will leave within 30 days.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Egypt need a visa for Laos and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Completed visa on arrival application form; Two recent passport-sized photographs; Visa fee payment; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking confirmation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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