Laos Visa for Chinese Citizens
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival to visit Laos. The permitted stay is up to 30 days. eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days From July 1 to December 31, a group of 5 tourists accompanied by a travel agency can enter Laos without a visa for 15 days by arranging their itinerary through a registered travel agency in Laos and applying for visa exemption in advance. 17 of the 31 border crossings are only open to visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and in Boten (road and railroad). Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 6 border crossings. Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. Updated July 2026.
Entry requirements
- Passport validity: Must be valid on arrival
- Blank passport pages: 1
- Vaccinations: None required
- Return ticket: Recommended
- Proof of funds: Recommended
- Notes: eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days From July 1 to December 31, a group of 5 tourists accompanied by a travel agency can enter Laos without a visa for 15 days by arranging their itinerary through a registered travel agency in Laos and applying for visa exemption in advance. 17 of the 31 border crossings are only open to visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and in Boten (road and railroad). Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 6 border crossings. Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
Data last verified: 2026-02-13T06:30:11.522Z
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