Philippines passport → Laos
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Laos?
Visa-free entry30 days
Filipino passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 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
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 Filipino passport holders
Common questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Laos?
Filipino passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Laos?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Filipino citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Filipino citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Philippines passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Philippine 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.