Netherlands to Laos visa requirements

Yes, Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Laos. The simplest route is the official Lao eVisa, applied for online before travel: single entry, up to 30 days' stay, around USD 50, with a visa-on-arrival option still available at major entry points. Dutch ordinary-passport holders are NOT visa-exempt for Laos. The Government of Lao PDR offers an official eVisa (laoevisa.gov.la) for Netherlands citizens for tourism, granting a single-entry stay of up to 30 days. The eVisa is valid for 60 days from issuance (i.e. you must enter within that window) and costs approximately USD 50 (around 1,800,000-2,000,000 LAK). Processing typically takes about 3 working days. A traditional visa on arrival (VOA) at major international airports and many land/rail crossings remains available as an alternative, usually USD 40 cash for most nationalities. Stays can be extended in-country (typically twice, roughly USD 2 per extra day) up to a maximum of about 90 days. Passports must be valid at least 6 months with two blank pages. Note: in 2024 Laos granted temporary 30-day visa exemptions to several European nations, but the Netherlands was NOT included, so a visa is still required as of mid-2026. The eVisa is recommended over VOA to avoid queues and cash/currency issues on arrival.