China → Lao People's Democratic Republic
Visa on arrival is available; Lao tourist eVisa is also available before travel and permits a 30-day stay.
Passport should generally be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. The eVisa is for tourism only and must be used at designated eVisa ports; visa on arrival is available only at designated airports and border checkpoints.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents & how to apply
- Passport — The official eVisa FAQ states passport validity must be more than 180 days from the date of arrival.
- Photograph — 4x6 cm color photograph taken within the last 6 months.
- Additional documents may be required · optional — The official FAQ only states that additional documents may be required, without listing specific categories.
📍 Apply on arrival at the Visa on Arrival desk/lane at an eligible Lao PDR port of entry.
If entering through a port not designated for eVisa, the official FAQ says a visa on arrival is required; confirm the chosen port offers visa on arrival before travel.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Regional stay rules
ASEAN is not a Schengen-style common travel area and has no ASEAN-wide cumulative stay rule. The shared ASEAN-level rule is mutual visa exemption for nationals of member states holding valid national passports for social visits, with the ASEAN framework text setting visits not exceeding 14 days; individual member states may grant longer stays or impose national/bilateral conditions.
Common questions
I found no Lao official or Timatic-style source showing that a US visa by itself waives the Lao visa requirement. Under the sourced China-passport rule, use a Lao visa on arrival or apply for the Lao tourist eVisa before travel.
No for stays up to 30 days. The Lao Embassy in Japan states that from 1 June 2025 Japanese nationals are visa-free for stays up to 30 days and that both tourism and business are covered.
Yes. The United States is listed among nationalities available for Lao eVisa, and public visa-policy sources list eligible travellers as able to obtain a 30-day visa on arrival or eVisa.
No sourced waiver was found for Laos. APEC states ABTC visa-free entry applies to pre-cleared fully participating APEC economies, and Laos is not listed among the participating economies.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.