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

Citizens of Uruguay 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
- **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:** Not typically required, but advisable to show sufficient funds.

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Enter Laos through an international airport or border checkpoint that issues Visa on Arrival (most airports and major land crossings).
2. **Obtain and fill visa application form** — Collect the form at the visa-on-arrival counter and complete it.
3. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, photo, form, and payment (USD 40) to the immigration officer.
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped into passport upon payment; processing is immediate.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival, with at least one blank page.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo (4x6 cm).
- **Completed visa application form** (Travel): Provided and filled at the entry point.
- **Proof of onward/return flight** (Travel): Confirmed ticket showing departure from Laos.
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): USD 40 (or equivalent in Thai baht or kip) – exact cash preferred.

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer visa on arrival – only major airports, Friendship Bridges, and certain land checkpoints.
- e-Visa may also be used for some entry points (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse airports, and some bridges).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your departure itinerary.
- **Arriving at a non-VoA designated checkpoint** — Check the list of entry points that issue Visa on Arrival before travel.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Uruguay need a visa for Laos and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-size photograph; Completed visa application form; Proof of onward/return flight; Visa fee (cash).

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

At least 6 months.

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