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Policy · TaiwanGuides · TaiwanPassport Atlas
Laos passport to Taiwan
Laos passport holders don't need a visa for Taiwan, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 14 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Taiwan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Laos is one of them.
- Laos passports get “eTA” at 4 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Taiwan passports also enter Laos without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Taiwan
Open to Laos passports near Taiwan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
LaosTaiwan- Typical duration
- 5.3 hours
- From
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
- To
- TPE · KHH · TSA
Usual hubs
Singapore · 8.9 hours
South Korea · 8.3 hours
Thailand · 6.4 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Laos
Country profile
Capital
Vientiane
Population
7.6 million
Area
236,800 km²
Currency
Lao kip LAK
Languages
Lao
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
51,446 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Lao53.2%
- other11.6%
- Khmou11%
- Hmong9.2%
- Phouthay3.4%
- Tai3.1%
- Other8.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Taiwan
Country profile
Capital
Taipei
Population
23.3 million
Area
35,980 km²
Currency
New Taiwan dollar TWD
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese95%
- Indigenous peoples2.3%
- Other2.7%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+886
Airports
TPE · KHH · TSA · RMQ
Highlights
- Taipei 101
- Alishan
- Jiufen
- Kenting
- National Palace Museum
Laos · eTA
FAQ
Does a Laos passport need a visa for Taiwan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 14 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 14 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Taiwan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Taiwan mission.
What about a Taiwan passport entering Laos?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Taiwan as a visitor?
Visitor visa / visa-free：14–90 days。The visa-free list is published by MOFA; others apply at a mission.