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

Citizens of Venezuela 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
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., $10 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated border checkpoint or airport** — Ensure you enter through an international airport or border crossing that offers VOA (most do, except some points only for regular visa holders).
2. **Fill out the Visa on Arrival application form** — Complete the form at the arrival hall counter with personal and travel details.
3. **Submit passport, photos, and supporting documents** — Hand over your passport, 2 photos, onward ticket and accommodation proof to the immigration officer.
4. **Pay the visa fee in cash** — Pay the required fee in Thai Baht, USD, or Lao Kip; keep the receipt.
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 minutes while your details are entered.
6. **Receive passport with visa sticker and enter Laos** — Check the validity and entry stamp before leaving the counter.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Completed Visa on Arrival Application Form** (Supporting): Obtain at arrival counter or download in advance
- **Passport-Sized Photographs** (Identity): 2 recent photos (4x6 cm)
- **Return or Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Laos
- **Proof of Accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation address
- **Visa Fee (cash)** (Supporting): Approx. USD 30–40, exact fee varies by nationality
- **Health Declaration (if required)** (Supporting, optional): May be asked at some border crossings

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (approx. USD 10 per day)

Not always checked; carry cash or bank statement if asked

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer VOA – 18 are restricted to regular visa holders.
- e-Visa can be used at select entry points (LPB, PKZ, VTE airports, 3 Friendship Bridges, Boten).
- Visa on Arrival is single entry only; overstay fines apply (approx. USD 10 per day).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport with less than 6 months validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of onward travel and sufficient cash.
- **Non-compliance with entry point rules** — Use an international airport or a border crossing that offers VOA (check updated list before travel).

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Completed Visa on Arrival Application Form; Passport-Sized Photographs; Return or Onward Ticket; Proof of Accommodation; Visa Fee (cash); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Laos visa for every passport](/visa/laos)
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