Visa for 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. All travelers must complete an e-Immigration Card 3 days prior to arrival (arrival day included) AND departure if arriving via any of the following entry points: Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, or Friendship Bridge I. 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
eVisa
All travelers must complete an e-Immigration Card 3 days prior to arrival (arrival day included) AND departure if arriving via any of the following entry points: Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, or Friendship Bridge I.
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)
- Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane Capital)
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 or e-Immigration Card through SERVISUM in the black box on the right.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 3-5 Working days