♡
🇦🇪→🇱🇦

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa on arrival

Yes, available on arrival.

Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos, at the airport or land border. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo and proof of onward travel. Some airports also let you pre-apply online to skip queues.

🏛️ Apply: Laos e-Visa ↗

    🔒 Official government websites only. Beware of look-alike "visa agency" sites that charge extra fees.

    Before you go

    • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with blank pages
    • Return or onward ticket
    • Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds
    • Check vaccination and health entry rules

    Last checked 2026-09-30. Rules can change without notice; confirm with the Laos embassy or official immigration website. Report an error

    🧭 Plan your trip to Laos

    Currency converter →
    💱 Local currency: Laotian Kip (LAK)1 AED ≈ 6,065.86 LAK
    AED=…LAK

    🛂 Visa & entry (official)

    Laos e-VisaOfficial portal · Official Lao e-Visa

    ✈️ Flights

    Google FlightsUnited Arab Emirates → LaosSkyscannerCompare airlines & datesKayakFlight price alerts

    🛏️ Stays

    Booking.comHotels & apartments in LaosAirbnbHomes & monthly staysAgodaHotels, strong in AsiaHostelworldHostels & budget stays

    🚆 Trains

    12GoTrains, buses & ferries across Asia

    ⛴️ Ferries & boats

    12Go ferriesIsland ferries & speedboats

    🚕 Getting around

    GrabRides & food delivery

    🗺️ Compare all routes

    Rome2rioEvery way to get there: plane, train, bus, ferry

    🧳 Travel essentials

    Airalo eSIMMobile data for LaosSafetyWingTravel & nomad health insuranceWiseSpend & send money abroad at real rates

    Links open official sites and trusted booking platforms. Prices and availability are set by each provider.

    Check another destination

    →

    Other visa-free trips for United Arab Emirates passport holders

    🇫🇮 Finland🇱🇨 St. Lucia🇭🇳 Honduras🇨🇺 Cuba🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea🇰🇮 Kiribati🇱🇧 Lebanon🇧🇷 Brazil🇦🇩 Andorra🇯🇴 Jordan🇧🇫 Burkina Faso🇬🇷 Greece

    Laos visa rules for every nationality →

    Laos visa for Emirati citizens: FAQ

    Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Laos?

    Yes, available on arrival. Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos, at the airport or land border. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo and proof of onward travel. Some airports also let you pre-apply online to skip queues.

    Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Laos?

    Yes. Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival at the airport or land border. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo and proof of onward travel. You can also pre-apply online at laoevisa.gov.la.

    What documents do Emirati citizens need to travel to Laos?

    A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and funds. Check vaccination and health rules too.

    What currency is used in Laos?

    Laos uses the Laotian Kip (LAK). Convert AED to LAK.

    🔔 Get alerted when visa rules change

    One short email when a rule changes for your passport. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.