Zimbabwe passport → Laos
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Laos?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Laos at a glance
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK)
- Languages
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Laos for other passports
- ZimbabweVisa required
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 Zimbabwean passport holders
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaeVisa
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Laos?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Laos?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Zimbabwean citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Zimbabwean citizens visit without a visa?
58 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zimbabwe passport ranks #70 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens (edited 29 May 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.