Afghanistan passport → Laos
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Afghan 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.
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Laos at a glance
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Lao kip (LAK)
- Languages
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Laos for other passports
- AfghanistanVisa 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 Afghan passport holders
Common questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Afghan passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Afghan citizens stay in Laos?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Afghan citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Afghan citizens visit without a visa?
23 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Afghanistan passport ranks #94 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.