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title: Laos visa for citizens of Germany
description: "Citizens of Germany need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Laos. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $30. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Laos visa for citizens of Germany

Citizens of Germany need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Laos.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

Official application site: https://laoevisa.gov.la/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Pre-approval + VOA · Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Approve online, collect at arrival
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated border crossing** — Proceed to one of the 15 land or air border crossings that issue VOA to German passport holders.
2. **Complete application form** — Fill in the Visa on Arrival application form (provided at the counter).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, photograph, completed form, and the $30 fee (cash only).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Your passport will be stamped with a single-entry visa valid for 30 days; proceed to immigration check.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent colour photo, 4x6 cm.
- **Completed visa on arrival application form** (Supporting): Provided at the border crossing or available online for pre-fill.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 30 days.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or LAK)** (Supporting): Fee is $30 USD (or equivalent in Lao Kip).

## Good to know

- Only 15 of 33 border crossings issue VOA to German citizens; some crossings require a regular visa in advance.
- eVisa can be used at 8 additional ports (airports and Friendship Bridges) if VOA is not available.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry proof of a flight or land ticket leaving Laos within 30 days.
- **Arrival at a border crossing that does not offer VOA** — Check the official list of VOA-eligible crossings before traveling.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Germany need pre-approval online, then collect a visa on arrival in Laos. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Laos visa cost for citizens of Germany?

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph; Completed visa on arrival application form; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD or LAK).

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://laoevisa.gov.la/

## Sources

- [laoevisa.gov.la](https://laoevisa.gov.la/)

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