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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Does an Iraqi need a visa for Laos ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

Visa required

Yes. Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Laos before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's โ€œVisa requirements for Iraqi citizensโ€ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Laos or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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 ยท Currency: Lao kip (LAK, โ‚ญ) ยท Official languages: Lao ยท 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 (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Laos's sockets (A, B, C, E, F).

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Easier destinations near Laos for Iraqi passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Laotian passport holders visiting Iraq: Laotian passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Iraqi passport at a glance

11visa-free
1ETA
15visa on arrival
45e-Visa
126visa required

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Questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Laos?

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Laos, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Laos before travelling.

Does a Laotian need a visa for Iraq?

Laotian passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.