Visa upon arrival is available at international airports and the Friendship Bridge. The visa costs US$30 and is valid for 15 days. Visa application forms are available at the airport, but you need to bring a passport-size photo. We need to send the passport details to the Laotian authorities.  Land Border Crossings For entry at all land border crossings (except Friendship Bridge to Vientiane from Nong Khai) you must apply for a visa at the embassy beforehand. The visa fee varies depending on nationality. Visas Visa-upon-arrival Visa upon arrival is available at international airports and the Friendship Bridge. Visa fee: US$30 for a 15-day visa. Processing Time: Approximately 30 minutes.

Requirements: Visa application forms are available at the airport, one passport-size photograph, valid passport and visa fee in cash. Procedure: The counter is located behind the passport control. The visa requires one full page of a passport. Validity of Visa: The visa is valid for two weeks and is a single entry visa only. It is possible to extend the visa for a 15 further days (costs around US$1 per day). Please contact the Immigration Office in Vientiane. General Information: Visa upon arrival is only possible when arriving at the international airport or the Friendship Bridge in Vientiane. For all other entries (overland) please contact one of our Booking Offices. It is advisable not to keep copies of the application forms because they change regularly. Obtaining visas for Laos is quite simple and easy.