Do China passport holders need a visa to visit LA?

Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa for Laos. There is no visa-waiver for ordinary passports; the recommended route is the official Lao eVisa (single entry, 30-day stay), with visa on arrival as an alternative. As of 2026, holders of an ordinary passport of the People's Republic of China are NOT visa-exempt for Laos — only Chinese diplomatic and official passport holders enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay. For tourism, a Chinese ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa, and the most convenient route is the official Lao eVisa (laoevisa.gov.la), a single-entry tourist visa allowing a stay of up to 30 days, valid for 60 days from the approval date, with a fee of roughly USD 35-40 for Chinese nationals and processing of about 3 business days. The eVisa is accepted at the main international airports (Vientiane Wattay, Luang Prabang, Pakse) and several land borders including Boten on the China-Laos frontier. Visa on Arrival (VoA) for ~USD 40 remains available at major airports and many land/river crossings, and a visa can also be obtained in advance from a Lao embassy or consulate in China. The 30-day stay can normally be extended at the Immigration Department in Vientiane. Travelers should hold a passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages, proof of onward travel, and accommodation details. Note that ASEAN visa-exemption arrangements concern Laotian travelers entering China (e.g., group tours via Yunnan), not Chinese travelers entering Laos, so they do not grant Chinese tourists visa-free entry.