Visa Applications / Entry Requirements: Laos
Responsibilities
SERVISUM Berlin
all federal states, regardless of the applicant's place of residence
German citizens are entitled to apply for a so-called eVisa (electronic visa).
However, entry with an eVisa is only possible via a limited number of border crossings and only for tourists. For more information, see “eVisa”.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES FOR REGULAR PAPER VISAS
- Visa application
- see right
- Original passport
- must be valid for at least another 6 months after the end of the trip.
- Original passport photo,
- biometric, photo requirements
- Non-German applicants: current registration certificate (if EU citizen) or a copy of the residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 7-10 working days
German citizens are entitled to apply for a so-called eVisa (electronic visa).
However, entry with an eVisa is only possible via a limited number of border crossings and for tourists. These are:
Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)
Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)
Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province)
Lao - Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province)
Lao - Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
Boten International Checkpoint (Luang Namtha Province)
Lao - Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo Province)
Boten Railway Station (Luang Namtha Province)
eVisas for Laos are valid for 60 days from the date of issue and allow for a single entry.
You can see how to apply for an eVisa through SERVISUM in the black box on the right.
Embassy/consular fee for Germans
T = Tourist, B = Business
T/B = 40,00 €
T/B = 50,00 € (Express)