You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport. Permitted stay is 30 days.

Somalia passport holders can typically stay in Laos for 30 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Somalia citizens need an eVisa or Visa on Arrival to enter Laos. You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang , Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges , in Boten (road and railroad ), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station ). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang , Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.

You have two options: apply online for an eVisa before travel (recommended to avoid airport queues), or get a visa on arrival at the Laos port of entry. The eVisa is faster on the day of travel; visa on arrival is convenient for last-minute trips.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Somalia citizens typically enter Laos under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Laos embassy or consulate.