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Laos visa requirements for Saudi Arabia citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Saudi Arabia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Laos entry requirements for Saudi Arabia citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Laos

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
Lao eVisaUS$50 (US$35 for Chinese citizens), excl. bank charges

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Easier alternatives for Saudi Arabia passport holders

Countries in South-Eastern Asia and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Saudi Arabia passport than Laos, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ThailandVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days

Laos at a glance for travellers

  • 170 of 198 passports can enter Laos without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Saudi Arabia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 79 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesLao eVisa: fee calculator23 Oct 2026
Official portalLaos e-Visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Laos entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Laos?

Saudi Arabia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Saudi Arabia passport holders need for Laos?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Laos?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.