Myanmar passport → Laos
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Visa-free entry14 days
Burmese passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 14 days.
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
Laos for other passports
- MyanmarVisa-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 Burmese passport holders
Common questions
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Burmese passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 14 days.
How long can Burmese citizens stay in Laos?
Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Burmese citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Burmese citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Myanmar passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Myanmar citizens (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.