Visa requirement

Laos visa for Colombian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Laos?

Passport Colombian passport Destination Laos eVisa

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Colombian citizens need an eVisa to enter Laos for up to 30 days.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

What this means: An eVisa is a real visa you apply for online before travel; approval arrives before you fly, unlike a visa on arrival.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Colombian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	Conditional	Stay depends on the listed condition.
eVisa?	Yes	Up to 30 days.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: 30 days
Official cost: 50 USD
Before departure: Apply online before you fly
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply online before you fly Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 30 days
3 Official fee 50 USD
4 Passport validity 6-month validity after arrival; 1 blank page. Full note below. See full note
5 Transit landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Colombian citizens need an eVisa to enter Laos for up to 30 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

The official Lao eVisa price calculator returned US$ 50.00 per applicant in control checks; bank charges are excluded and fees can change.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; The official Lao eVisa terms require an ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival and at least 1 blank page.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: landside transit: conditional; Lao eVisa is valid only through designated eVisa ports. Transit treatment depends on itinerary, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses Lao immigration.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Colombian ordinary passport
Lao eVisa approval letter
Passport bio page scan
Passport-style photograph, 4x6 cm
Same passport used for the eVisa application and entry
Proof of onward or return travel if requested

Why this verdict

Colombian citizens' entry guidance is based on Lao MOFA's official eVisa information pages and calculator API country row (Colombia). This guidance is intentionally conservative: ordinary tourist visits only. Diplomatic/service passports, work, study, residence, border-route availability, airline handling, immigration discretion and transit control can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Conditional rules

Use a non-designated eVisa entry port, non-ordinary passport, or non-tourist purpose Visa required

Lao eVisa is for Tourist Visa (T-B3), ordinary passports and designated eVisa ports only.
Visa-free ordinary-passport exemption applies Visa-free

Some nationalities are marked as eVisa-exempt in the official Lao eVisa calculator. This row is not applied when the calculator marks the passport as an exception.

Frequently asked questions

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Laos?

Colombian citizens need an eVisa to enter Laos for up to 30 days. (eVisa.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Colombian passport holders stay in Laos?

Up to 30 days.

How much does entry to Laos cost for Colombian citizens?

The official fee is 50 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.