Laos passport → Taiwan
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Laotian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 14 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Taiwan at a glance
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +886
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Taiwan for other passports
- LaoseTA14 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Laotian passport holders
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Laotian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Taiwan for up to 14 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Taiwan?
Up to 14 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Taiwan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.