Laos visa on arrival for citizens of Spain: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Laos, and citizens of Spain can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF). Within 3 days before arrival. Also required before leaving the country. Only fill it in on the official website.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Laos visa from Spain
Yes, Spanish citizens need a visa for Laos. It is applied for as an e-Visa on the official portal laoevisa.gov.la before departure.
For a tourist trip to Laos, Spaniards need a visa, issued on arrival at international entry points or applied for online (e-Visa) before leaving. The application is made online on the official portal laoevisa.gov.la, avoiding queues and cash payments on arrival. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and the exact amount should be checked directly on that portal before you pay.
Do you need a visa for Laos?
Yes. A Spanish passport does not allow visa-free entry to Laos for tourism. The recommended route is the e-Visa, applied for online before departure on the official portal. Some entry points may also issue a visa on arrival, but obtaining the e-Visa in advance remains the safest and smoothest route.
How much does a visa for Laos cost from Spain?
The official fee for a visa for Laos is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Laos really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Laos?
The exact list for Laos is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Laos before you apply.
Documents and fees
Bring a Spanish passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date, with blank pages for the stamp, a recent passport photo and usually a return or onward ticket plus sufficient funds. The Lao e-Visa is only valid at certain border posts: check that your entry point is on the list. This guide guarantees no amount: check the current official fee on laoevisa.gov.la before confirming payment.
How to apply for a visa for Laos from Spain
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The application is made online, from Spain, on the official portal laoevisa.gov.la before travelling. You complete the form with your passport details, a digital passport photo, your intended entry point and your travel dates, then pay the fee by card. Once approved, the e-Visa arrives by email: print it or keep it on your phone for immigration on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Laos from Spain?
A visa on arrival for Laos is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Spain on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Laos take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing time and practical tips
Processing time is not fixed: submit your application several days before departure to absorb any delays. Check your passport number and the spelling of your name before submitting, as these details are linked to your e-Visa at the border check. Carry a printed copy of the authorization in addition to the digital version, in case of a network failure on arrival.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Use only the official portal laoevisa.gov.la: many copycat sites charge unnecessary service fees. Do not assume your border post accepts the e-Visa without checking, nor that a visa on arrival will always be available. Finally, check your passport validity (at least 6 months) before booking, as a non-compliant document can be refused at boarding as well as on arrival.
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Other visa types for Laos
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Lao eVisa: portail officiel du gouvernement lao (laoevisa.gov.la)
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères de la RDP lao
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (España): recomendaciones de viaje Laos
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Business visa (NI-B2)
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
20–42 USD
Processing time
3 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
20–150 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work Permit
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to extend your stay in Laos
- Plan your stay in advance to avoid delays in obtaining visas.
- Regularly check for updates on visa requirements on official websites.
Example: If you plan a longer stay, consider applying for a visa at the embassy before your departure.
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- Online application tracking
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- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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