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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Laos 🇱🇦?
Visa on arrival. Gambian 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 Gambian 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
You need a travel adapter: Laos uses plug types A, B, C, E, F, the Gambia uses G.
Easier destinations near Laos for Gambian passport holders
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇵🇭 Philippines — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇱🇦 Laotian passport holders visiting the Gambia: Laotian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Gambian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Laos, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Laotian need a visa for the Gambia?
Laotian passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.