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title: Laos visa for citizens of San Marino
description: Citizens of San Marino 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 San Marino

Citizens of San Marino 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:** May be requested at border – sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated border checkpoint or airport** — Visa on arrival is available at major international airports (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse) and most border land crossings.
2. **Collect and fill out arrival card / visa application form** — Form provided on the flight or at the border post; complete in English block letters.
3. **Submit documents and photograph** — Hand over passport, completed form, and one passport photo at the visa-on-arrival counter.
4. **Pay the visa fee in cash** — Fee is approximately 40 USD (or equivalent in Thai baht/kib) – exact amount may vary slightly by nationality.
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing is typically completed within 15–30 minutes at busy airports, slightly longer at land borders.
6. **Passport returned with visa sticker** — Visa is usually single-entry, valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
7. **Proceed through immigration control** — Present passport with visa sticker and arrival card to the immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond arrival date)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival (disembarkation card serves as form)
- **Passport-sized photograph (2 x 2 inch)** (Identity): One photo affixed to the form
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Payable in US dollars or local currency equivalent
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Laos within 30 days
- **Proof of accommodation (optional)** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash may be asked at border

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not officially published; sufficient for stay
- Cash
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see evidence of funds, but this is rarely enforced.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain border crossings; 18 of 33 land crossings are restricted to regular visa holders only.
- e-Visa is an alternative for entry through Luang Prabang, Pakse, Vientiane airports, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, Boten (road and railroad).
- Overstay penalty is 10 USD per day (max 30 days).
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incorrect or incomplete application form** — Fill the form legibly and completely; ask for assistance if needed.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a printed or digital onward flight or bus ticket showing departure within 30 days.
- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has at least one blank visa page.
- **No cash for visa fee** — Carry US dollars, Thai baht, or Lao kip in cash; credit cards are not accepted.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of San Marino need a visa for Laos?

Citizens of San Marino 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 San Marino stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of San Marino need for Laos?

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond arrival date); Visa application form; Passport-sized photograph (2 x 2 inch); Visa fee in cash (USD); Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (optional); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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