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Mexico to Laos visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Laos on the eVisa?

Up to 30 days per entry. The stay can be extended in-country at a provincial immigration office for an additional fee.

Q: How much does the Laos eVisa cost?

Around US$50 plus a small processing/bank charge. Rush processing adds an extra fee. Visa on arrival costs a similar amount, paid in cash.

Q: How long does eVisa processing take?

Standard processing is about 3 working days. Faster rush services are available for an additional fee.

Q: Is the eVisa single or multiple entry?

Single entry. If you plan to leave and re-enter Laos, you will need a new visa for the second entry.

Q: Where can I enter Laos with an eVisa?

At approved international airports (such as Vientiane Wattay, Luang Prabang, and Pakse) and designated land and rail border checkpoints. Confirm your entry point is eVisa-approved when applying.

Mexican ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Laos. The simplest option is the official Lao eVisa, applied for online before travel: single entry, up to 30 days stay, around US$50 plus a small processing/bank fee. Laos does not grant visa-free entry to ordinary Mexican passport holders. Two practical channels exist for tourism: the official electronic visa (eVisa) obtained online before departure via the Lao Department of Immigration portal (laoevisa.gov.la), and visa on arrival (VOA) at major international airports and designated land/rail border crossings. Both deliver a single-entry tourist visa permitting a stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is the recommended route because it is processed in advance (typically 3 working days), removes the need to queue and pay in cash at the border, and provides a pre-approved letter to present on arrival. The eVisa is valid for 60 days from issuance, meaning you must enter Laos within that window, and the 30-day stay can be extended in-country at a provincial immigration office. Note: Mexican diplomatic and official (non-ordinary) passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days, but this guide covers ordinary passports only. Passport must be valid at least six months beyond entry with at least one blank page.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (eVisa) — tourism; visa on arrival also available

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (extendable in-country)

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. US$50 + small processing/bank fee (varies by nationality and speed)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 3 working days (standard); rush options available

standard track

Validity

eVisa valid 60 days from issuance (enter within this window)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Mexican passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry date and has at least one blank visa page.

· 6-month validity· 1 blank page

/02

Open the official Lao eVisa portal

Go to laoevisa.gov.la (the Lao Department of Immigration's official site). Avoid third-party lookalike sites that charge inflated fees.

· laoevisa.gov.la· Official only

/03

Complete the online application

Select Mexico as your nationality, choose tourism, and fill in personal, passport, travel, and intended port-of-entry details.

· Nationality: Mexico· Purpose: tourism

/04

Upload documents and pay

Upload a passport bio-page scan and a recent passport-style photo, then pay the fee (about US$50 + processing) by credit/debit card.

· Photo + bio page· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the approval

After approval (about 3 working days), download the eVisa approval letter and print a copy to carry with you.

· ~3 working days· Print copy

/06

Enter Laos within the validity window

Travel to an approved international airport or border checkpoint and present the eVisa approval and passport. Enter within 60 days of issuance for a stay of up to 30 days.

· Approved entry points· Enter within 60 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Mexico -> Laos · Electronic visa (eVisa) — tourism; visa on arrival also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredMexican passport valid 6+ months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredDigital passport bio-page scan

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredRecent passport-style digital photo

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredCredit or debit card for online payment