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title: Laos visa for citizens of Thailand
description: Citizens of Thailand can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Laos visa for citizens of Thailand

Citizens of Thailand can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have onward ticket.
2. **Travel to Laos** — Arrive at any international border checkpoint (air, land, or river).
3. **Present passport and documents** — Hand passport and onward ticket to immigration officer.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer will stamp passport granting visa-free stay up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Laos within 30 days.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be requested at border for visa-free entry stamp.

## Good to know

- Overstaying the 30-day visa-free period incurs fines and possible blacklisting.
- Entry may be denied if passport has less than 6 months validity.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a ticket showing departure from Laos within 30 days.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation** — Clear any prior violations before re-entering.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Thailand can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-Free · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Thailand stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Onward/return ticket; Passport-sized photo.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Laos visa for every passport](/visa/laos)
- [Every destination for Thailand passport holders](/visa/passport/thailand)