Laos passport → Hong Kong
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
eVisa (apply online)
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Hong Kong. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Hong Kong at a glance
- Capital
- City of Victoria
- Currency
- Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
- Languages
- English, Chinese
- Calling code
- +852
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Hong Kong for other passports
- LaoseVisa
IndiaeTA
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa required7 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Laotian passport holders
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
TaiwaneTA14 days- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Hong Kong?
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Hong Kong. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Hong Kong?
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 Hong Kong?
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: Passport Index Data (imorte), scraped from passportindex.org, published 17 Feb 2026. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Hong Kong before you travel.