Tuvalu passport → Laos
Do Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Tuvaluan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Laos at a glance
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK)
- Languages
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Laos for other passports
- TuvaluVisa on arrival30 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 Tuvaluan passport holders
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
Common questions
Do Tuvaluan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Tuvaluan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Tuvaluan citizens stay in Laos?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Tuvaluan citizens visit without a visa?
111 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tuvalu passport ranks #39 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tuvaluan citizens (edited 13 Apr 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.