Laotian Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Laotian passport holds the 164th position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.

Where Can Laotian Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Laos passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Laotian citizens can travel without a visa:
- Russia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Bermuda
- Dominica
- Haiti
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Ecuador
- Suriname
- Cook Islands
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Kenya
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
Make sure your Laotian passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Laotian Citizens?
Citizens of Laos can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 41 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Laotians can apply for an eVisa online:
- Albania
- Armenia
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Qatar
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Cuba
- Montserrat
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Laotian Citizens?
If you are a Laotian citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 19 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Kuwait
- Macau
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- Zambia
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Can Laotian Citizens Visit ASEAN Countries Without a Visa?
Yes, Laotian citizens can enter other ASEAN countries without a visa for stays up to 14 days or even more depending on the country — since Laos is a part of the ASEAN agreement.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Laotian Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 140 countries with a Laotian passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Afghanistan
- Azerbaijan
- China
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Turkmenistan
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Barbados
- Belize
- Caribbean Netherlands
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Vanuatu
- Algeria
- Angola
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Niger
- Réunion
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Gambia
- Tunisia
- Eswatini
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Laotian travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.