Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · VietnamPassport Atlas
Laos passport to Vietnam
Yes — Laos passport holders can visit Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Vietnam lets 39 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Laos is one of them.
- Laos passports get “Visa free” at 20 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Vietnam passports also enter Laos without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Vietnam
Open to Laos passports near Vietnam
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
LaosVietnam- Typical duration
- 1.1 hours
- From
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
- To
- HAN · SGN · VII
Airlines Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
Vietnam
Country profile
Capital
Hanoi
Population
101.3 million
Area
329,560 km²
Currency
Vietnamese đồng VND
Languages
Vietnamese
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
326,418 · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kinh85.3%
- other5.5%
- Tay1.9%
- Thai1.9%
- Muong1.5%
- Khmer1.4%
- Other2.5%
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 113 · Ambulance 115
Dialing code
+84
Airports
SGN · HAN · DAD · CXR
Highlights
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Saigon Central Post Office
Laos · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Laos passport need a visa for Vietnam?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vietnam typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Vietnam mission.
What about a Vietnam passport entering Laos?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Vietnam as a visitor?
eVisa：Single or multiple entry, often 90 days。Upload passport and photo on the national eVisa site; print or save the QR code.