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

Citizens of Portugal 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
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at eligible entry point** — Enter Laos through designated international airports or land border crossings that offer Visa on Arrival.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Before passport control, locate the Visa on Arrival desk and present your passport and two passport photos.
3. **Complete and submit application form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the counter and submit it with your documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (typically $40 USD).
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Wait while immigration officers process the visa (usually 15–30 minutes).
6. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to passport control** — Collect your passport with the visa affixed, then proceed to the immigration counter for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, with at least one blank visa page.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent 4x6 cm photograph with white background.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed and signed form provided at the entry point.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Laos within 30 days.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Usually $40 USD in cash (exact change recommended).

## Proof of funds


Some entry points may ask for proof of funds (e.g. $1,000) but this is rarely enforced for standard tourists.

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer Visa on Arrival; only 18 of the 33 official crossings are open to regular visa holders.
- Visa on Arrival is not available for all nationalities; check eligibility before travel.
- Payment is strictly in cash; no credit/debit cards accepted.
- You must have a return or onward ticket to be granted the visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months or insufficient blank pages.** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival and has at least one blank visa page.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket.** — Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violations in Laos.** — Disclose any issues and consider applying for a visa in advance if concerned.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-sized photograph; Visa application form; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee payment.

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

At least 6 months.

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