A passport and visa are required. Visas should be issued upon arrival in Laos to foreign tourists with 1 ID photo and fees are between us$ 20 and us$ 42. Depending on the agreement with the various govenments.

Foreign tourists planning on entering Laos at any international checkpoint where visas on arrival are not available must obtain a visa in advance. (See the list).
Foreign tourists are generally admitted to Laos for 30 days with a visa on arrival, or for 30 days with a visa issued at a any of Lao embassy abroad. (See the list). The Department of Immigration in Vientiane may extend tourist visas for two more 15 days periods by submitting an application through a tour agency or a representative.

Business visa could be issued for a single entry within 3 months from the date of issue, for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 30 days. An invitation or a letter of presentation is needed.