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

Citizens of Madagascar 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:** Sufficient funds for stay (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have two photos, proof of onward ticket and funds.
2. **Travel to eligible entry point** — VOA available at international airports and certain border crossings (not all 33 crossings).
3. **Visa on arrival counter** — Upon arrival, present passport, photos, application form and pay fee in USD (or local equivalent).
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Visa is stamped into passport and valid for 30 days; collect luggage and proceed.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Passport-size photos (2x2 inch, white background)** (Identity): Two recent photos
- **Visa application form (completed on arrival)** (Identity): Filled out at entry checkpoint
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Laos
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or credit card showing ability to pay for stay
- **Accommodation booking confirmation** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only if traveling from an endemic country
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): May be requested for longer stays

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for length of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

No set minimum amount; border officer may assess individually.

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings issue VOA; only 15 out of 33 land crossings are eligible.
- E-visa is an alternative for certain airports and Friendship Bridges.
- Passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- Visa fee is payable in USD cash; exact change recommended.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiration date before travel.
- **Insufficient blank pages (less than 2)** — Ensure passport has at least two blank visa pages.
- **Missing onward/return ticket** — Carry printed or digital proof of departure.
- **Incorrect visa type for purpose of visit** — If visiting for business or long stay, apply for appropriate visa in advance.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Madagascar 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 Madagascar stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (6 months validity); Passport-size photos (2x2 inch, white background); Visa application form (completed on arrival); Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking confirmation; and 2 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)
- [Every destination for Madagascar passport holders](/visa/passport/madagascar)