Before you travel, apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance. The e-visa is the required permission type for entry to Laos. The e-visa must be obtained at an embassy or consulate.

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document.

Arrange travel insurance before travel: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Laos.

Note that Laos does not have an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Lao embassy is in Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to travel to Laos with a Ukrainian passport?

Yes. A Ukrainian citizen needs a visa to enter Laos; you must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance.

What kind of permission do I need for Laos?

You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for entry.

How long must my passport be valid for travel to Laos?

You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Laos.

Do I need travel insurance to enter Laos?

Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Laos and you must have it before travel.

What documents or proof might Laos immigration ask for at the border?

Yes. You may be asked on arrival to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.

What do minors need to enter Laos from Ukraine?

If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Laos.

Where can I check the official rules?

When was this last checked?

Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.

Before you travel

1
Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site
2
Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
3
Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
4
Complete the arrival registration
Online
Open the official form
5
Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary

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More about Laos

Full requirements14

Visa & entry

Entry permission validityDepends on application

Where to get the entry permissionOnline

Entry documents

Accepted entry documentPassport and biometricPassport

Required minimum document validity6 months

Vaccinations

Suggested VaccinationsNo suggested Vaccinations

Mandatory VaccinationsNo mandatory vaccinations

Embassy

Embassy Website

There is no embassy in Laos, the closest is in Thailand.
Ukraine embassy in Thailand

Other information

Vaccination informationSuggested

InsuranceMandatory

Financial GuaranteeMoney for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back

Minor traveling aloneLetter of Parental Consent with Notary

Arrival registrationOnline

Link to online registry Not specified

Link to GOVLink to the website our data is based on

Requirements change without notice and the final decision is always the border officer’s. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.