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

Citizens of Tanzania 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 (typically cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have photo, cash in USD, onward ticket, and accommodation proof.
2. **Arrive at an eligible port of entry** — VOA available at all international airports, major border crossings with Thailand, and some with Vietnam and Cambodia.
3. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the arrival card and visa application at the immigration counter.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, form, and fee; pay in USD cash.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Collect passport with visa sticker; proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Obtain and fill at the port of entry.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Recent, 4x6 cm, white background.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Typically $30 for tourist visa on arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Laos.
- **Hotel booking or proof of accommodation** (Travel): May be requested by immigration.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash or card showing funds for stay.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Officers may ask to see evidence of funds; carrying at least $200 is advisable.

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer VOA; verify entry point before travel.
- e-Visa is also available for certain ports but this lane is VOA.
- Visa on arrival may not be extendable beyond 30 days; check with immigration.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry enough cash and print return itinerary.
- **Criminal record or previous visa violation** — Check eligibility with Lao embassy prior.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Tanzania 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 Tanzania stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed visa application form; Passport-sized photograph; Visa fee in cash (USD); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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