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title: Myanmar visa for citizens of Laos
description: Citizens of Laos can visit Myanmar 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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# Myanmar visa for citizens of Laos

Citizens of Laos can visit Myanmar 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 Entry (30 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Travel to Myanmar** — Enter via an international airport or land border checkpoint that allows visa-free entry for Lao passport holders.
2. **Complete arrival formalities** — Fill in arrival/departure card and present passport to immigration officer.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — The officer will stamp passport with a 30-day visit permit.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Laos Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Myanmar
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash or bank statement for duration of stay

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Enough for stay
- Cash
- Bank statement

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry only available through designated airports and land borders.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid Laos Passport; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Myanmar visa for every passport](/visa/myanmar)
- [Every destination for Laos passport holders](/visa/passport/laos)