Thailand Visa Requirements for Laotian Citizens (2026)
No — Laotian citizens can enter Thailand 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 with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) 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 ):
- •The eVisa is not free: the amount depends on your nationality and visa type, so confirm the exact fee on the official portal before applying.
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Thai eVisa portal at thaievisa.go.th.
- Check the exact fee for your nationality and visa type on the portal before paying, because the eVisa is not free.
- Check your embassy or consulate-general website first, as it may ask for extra documents beyond the standard list. [12]
Before you fly
- •Thailand's general rules let nationals of some countries enter visa-free for up to 30 days and let others get a visa on arrival for up to 15 days; Laotian ordinary passport holders on this route apply for an eVisa instead. [14]
- •Travellers arriving from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area must carry an International Health Certificate proving yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Your embassy or consulate-general may require additional documents on top of the online list, so check its website before you apply. [12]
Do not treat the 0 THB shown in the fee field as a free visa; the fee varies by nationality and visa type and is paid through the official portal.
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Policy updates affecting this route
- · reported60 days → 30 days — Thailand halves visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days
Frequently asked
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Is the Thai eVisa free of charge?
No. The fee is not fixed; it depends on your nationality and visa type, so check the exact amount on the official portal before applying.
How long can I stay in Thailand on this visa?
Up to 30 days.
Where do I apply for the eVisa?
Online at the official Thai eVisa portal, thaievisa.go.th.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Laotian citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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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.