🇮🇪 Ireland passport 🇱🇦 Laos
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Ireland passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Laos — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
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Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Laos's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Laos
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Ireland passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Laos
The landlocked soul of Indochina — 4,000 Islands, Buddhist monks at dawn, and Mekong sunsets
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Laotian Kip (₭)
- Language
- Lao
- Time zone
- ICT (UTC+7)
- Best time to visit
- November – February
Official sources
Always confirm with Laos's own government before you travel:
- Laos official visa information ↗ laoevisa.gov.la
- Laos embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.la
Common questions
Do Ireland citizens need a visa to visit Laos?
Ireland passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Laos — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Ireland passport holders stay in Laos?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Laos's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Laos visa cost for Ireland citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Laos's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Laos visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Laos?
We don't hold Laos's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Laos give visas to Ireland citizens?
Yes — Laos issues Ireland citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Ireland citizens find official Laos visa information?
On Laos's official site: https://laoevisa.gov.la