Travel Visa Checker
Planning your trip from South Africa to Laos? Our easy-to-use tool will help you determine the visa requirements based on your nationality and travel destination.
Republic of South Africa → Lao People's Democratic Republic
eVisa / Visa on arrival
/ 30 days
| ISO2 | ISO3 | Visa notes | Short country description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA | LAO | 17[Note 4] of the 31 border crossings are only open to visa holders.[131] e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 5] and in Boten (road and railroad).[132] Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 6] and 6 border crossings.[Note 7][131] Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.[133] | Lao People's Democratic Republic : Famous for its breathtaking landscapes and the UNESCO-listed towns of Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. |