Malaysia Visa Requirements for Laotian Citizens (2026)
No — Laotian citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted online before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •There is no visa fee, because Laotian nationals enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.
- •If a visa is needed, the standard fee for nationalities without a listed rate in the visa fee table is RM 20.00. [2]
How to apply
- No visa application is needed for a visit of up to 30 days; travel to Malaysia with your passport and the required documents.
- If you do need a visa, for example for a longer stay, apply through the official Immigration Department portal at https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my . [1]
Before you fly
- •Laotian nationals fall under the ASEAN visa exemption, so no visa is needed for a stay of less than one month; Myanmar nationals are the exception. [1]
- •A stay of one month or longer requires a visa, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals. [1]
- •Travellers arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever infection must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival; the affected countries are listed by the Malaysian Ministry of Health. [1]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa-free entry only covers stays shorter than one month, so arrange a visa before travelling if you plan to stay longer. [1]
Frequently asked
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay; Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted online before arrival.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
How long can Laotian passport holders stay visa-free?
Visa-free entry is granted for stays of up to 30 days under Malaysia's ASEAN exemption for Laotian nationals.
What if I want to stay more than 30 days?
You need a visa, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals, so apply before you travel rather than relying on visa-free entry.
Where do I apply if I need a Malaysian visa?
Through the official Immigration Department portal at https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my , which also offers 24-hour live chat support for application problems.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Laotian citizens” and “Visa policy of Malaysia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] imi.gov.my [2] imi.gov.my [3] imi.gov.my [4] imi.gov.my [5] imi.gov.my [6] kln.gov.my [7] imi.gov.my. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.