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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for Laos 🇱🇦?
Visa on arrival. Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Laos or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Laos at a glance
Capital: Vientiane · Currency: Lao kip (LAK, ₭) · Official languages: Lao · Calling code: +856
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Laos: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A, C); for type I plugs bring a travel adapter for Laos's sockets (A, B, C, E, F). Mains voltage differs (Laos: 230 V; China: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Laos
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Laos, contact the embassy of China:
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Vientiane · la.china-embassy.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Laos for Chinese passport holders
- 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free 60 days
The other way round
🇱🇦 Laotian passport holders visiting China: Laotian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
The Chinese passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Laotian need a visa for China?
Laotian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.