Laos passport → Australia
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Laotian passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
- LaosVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Laotian passport holders
New ZealandVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Laotian passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Australia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Laotian citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Australia before you travel.