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

Citizens of Spain 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at eligible border checkpoint** — Travel to one of the designated Lao international airports (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse) or a Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge or Boten border crossing.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Before immigration, locate the visa-on-arrival counter and queue.
3. **Submit documents and photograph** — Present passport, application form, passport photo, and onward ticket to the officer.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (approximately 40 USD, subject to nationality and exchange rate).
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 minutes depending on queue size.
6. **Collect passport with visa** — Once ready, collect your passport with the visa sticker affixed.
7. **Proceed through immigration** — Present your passport with visa at immigration control for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent passport photo (4x6 cm).
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): To be filled out on arrival at the visa counter.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within 30 days.
- **Accommodation proof (optional)** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): Approximately 40 USD (must be paid in USD, THB, or other acceptable currency).

## Proof of funds


No proof of funds is required for visa on arrival, but immigration may ask if traveling without onward ticket.

## Good to know

- Only certain border crossings issue visa on arrival; check the list of eligible entry points before traveling.
- Visa on arrival is typically single entry and valid for 30 days; extensions can be applied for at immigration offices in Laos.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Missing or insufficient blank pages** — Carry a passport with at least 2 blank visa pages.
- **Incorrect visa fee or currency** — Bring exact fee in USD or THB; small notes are preferred.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket within 30 days.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Spain 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 Spain stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Completed visa application form; Onward or return ticket; Visa fee in cash; Accommodation proof (optional).

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

At least 6 months.

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