South Africa passport → Laos

Do South African citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa on arrival30 days

South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: laoevisa.gov.la

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Laos at a glance

Capital: Vientiane
Currency: Lao kip (LAK)
Languages: Lao
Calling code: +856
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Laos for other passports

South AfricaVisa on arrival30 days
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 South African passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MyanmareVisa

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Laos?

South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can South African citizens stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.