Hong Kong passport → Laos

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa-free entry14 days

Hong Konger passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 14 days.

Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

Laos at a glance

Capital: Vientiane
Currency: Lao kip (LAK)
Languages: Lao
Calling code: +856
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Laos for other passports

Hong KongVisa-free14 days
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 Hong Konger passport holders

BruneiVisa-free14 days
CambodiaVisa-free14 days
IndonesiaVisa-free30 days
MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free60 days
MyanmarVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for Laos?

Hong Konger passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 14 days.

How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in Laos?

Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Hong Kong (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Laos before you travel.