I decided to apply for a Laos visa online today, and I figured I’d share my experience since it was pretty straightforward.
First, I found a website that looked alright, not too sketchy. I needed to apply for the visa online, so I went ahead and started filling out the forms.
- Started filling out the forms: There were a bunch of fields, you know, name, passport number, the usual stuff.
- Uploaded a photo: It asked for a passport-style photo. Luckily I had one on my computer, so I just uploaded it.
- Double-checked everything: Made sure all the details were correct, I didn’t want any issues because of typos!
Next came the payment part. I entered my card details and prayed my money didn’t get stolen. Crossed my fingers and hit submit.

- Payment Confirmation: I received an email almost immediately, confirming my payment and application. That was a relief! It also said that it takes like three business days to process.
- Waiting Game: Now I just had to wait. I kept checking my email like a maniac, hoping for another update.
Finally, after about three days, I got another email. It had my e-visa attached! I was so relieved and excited.
- Printed it out: I printed out the e-visa, just like the instructions said.
- Ready to go: Now I’m all set for my trip to Laos. I just need to present the printed e-visa at the immigration checkpoint.
My Tips
Honestly, the whole process was pretty smooth. Just make sure you have a digital copy of your passport photo ready. Double-check all the info you enter, and you should be good to go. Stay safe and keep your payment details secure. I hope this helps anyone who’s planning to visit Laos!