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Laos Visa for Egypt Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Egyptian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at major Laotian airports and land borders for around USD 30-42, with same-day processing taking roughly 15-30 minutes.

Guide last updated October 17, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry
  • Completed visa-on-arrival application form (available at the border or downloadable in advance)
  • Two recent passport-style photos (4x6cm)
  • Proof of accommodation and return/onward ticket may be requested
  • Cash in USD or Lao Kip for the visa fee (exact change is often required; card payment is not reliably available)
  • No biometrics collection beyond standard photo at the immigration desk
  • Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, valid for 30 days, available at Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang Airport, Pakse Airport, and major land border crossings
  • Business visa: requires a sponsor letter from a Lao-registered company, typically arranged in advance rather than on arrival
  • Visa extensions: handled by the Department of Immigration in Vientiane or licensed travel agencies in major cities
  • Multiple-entry visas require pre-arrangement through a Lao embassy or consulate

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang, Pakse and Savannakhet airports, plus most major land borders (e.g., from Thailand)
  • Steps: fill in the arrival form, submit passport, photo and fee at the Visa on Arrival counter, then collect your passport with the visa sticker a few minutes later
  • Fee: approximately USD 30-42 depending on nationality (expect to pay toward the higher end as an Egyptian national); an extra USD 1-2 'overtime fee' may apply outside standard business hours
  • Queue tips: arrive with exact USD cash and your own passport photos, since currency exchange and photo booths at the border are limited and queues build quickly around peak flight arrival times

Fees & processing time

  • Visa-on-arrival fee: approximately USD 30-42 (cash only, USD preferred)
  • No separate service fee at government-run counters
  • Processing time: roughly 15-30 minutes depending on queue length
  • Extensions at the Immigration Department in Vientiane cost about USD 2 per day and are processed within 1-2 working days

Tips for Egypt travelers

  • Carry exact USD cash in small denominations, since change is not always available at the border counter
  • Bring extra passport photos; booths at smaller land crossings may not have working photo machines
  • Arrive early for flights landing late in the day, since visa-on-arrival counters can have long queues before closing
  • Keep your visa-on-arrival receipt, as you may need to show it when applying for an extension
  • Check laoevisa.gov.la and mofa.gov.la before travel for any recent changes to fee amounts or eligible entry points

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.