Thailand passport → Laos

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa-free entry30 days

Thai 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

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Laos for other passports

ThailandVisa-free30 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 Thai passport holders

BruneiVisa-free14 days
CambodiaVisa-free14 days
IndonesiaVisa-free30 days
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
MyanmarVisa-free14 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
Timor-LesteVisa-free30 days

Common questions

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Laos?

Thai passport holders can visit Laos without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Thai citizens stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Thai citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?

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

How many countries can Thai citizens visit without a visa?

74 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Thailand passport ranks #57 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Thai citizens (edited 6 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.