Get a Laos Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Laos Visa for Irish Citizens

  1. Visa Conditions

    To be eligible for the Laos eVisa travellers must enter Laos through one of the following ports:

    • Wattay International Airport (Vientiane Capital)
    • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane Capital)
    • Luang Prabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)
    • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet Province)
    • Pakse International Airport (Champasack Province)
    • Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV (Bokeo Province)
    • Boten International Checkpoint (Luang Namtha Province)
    • Boten Railway Station (Luang Namtha Province)

    Travellers entering through any other ports must apply for a visa at the Embassy.

Business Travel Requirements for an Laos Visa for Irish Citizens

  1. Personal Application Only

    The Embassy requires applicants to apply for a visa in person. CIBTvisas is unable to assist in this instance. Please contact the Embassy for further information.

Laos Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Laos visa?

    The best time to apply for your Laos visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Laos visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Laos visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.