Ghana passport → Laos
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Laos at a glance
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK)
- Languages
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Laos for other passports
- GhanaVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Ghanaian passport holders
- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MalaysiaeVisa14 days
MyanmareVisa
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Ghanaian citizens stay in Laos?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ghanaian citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ghanaian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ghana passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens (edited 20 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.