Thai visa for Lao citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lao passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Embassy of Thailand in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Close now)
- Savannakhet: The Consulate General of Thailand in Savannakhet, Laos (Working hours: Close now)
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 276,207 | N/A |
| 2007 | 513,701 | 85.98% |
| 2008 | 621,564 | 21.00% |
| 2009 | 655,034 | 5.38% |
| 2010 | 715,345 | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 891,950 | 24.69% |
| 2012 | 975,999 | 9.42% |
| 2013 | 976,639 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 1,053,983 | 7.92% |
| 2015 | 1,233,138 | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 1,409,456 | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 1,612,647 | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 1,750,658 | 8.56% |
| 2019 | 1,845,375 | 5.41% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & Laos comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 2.16 times smaller than Thailand.
As of April 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 62,791,704 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Thailand & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 7,706,273 | 62.8 million more people live in Thailand than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 39 | Thailand has 59 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 20 | Thailand passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 37 | Thai hosts 107 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 1,845,375.
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- Bangkok to Vientiane: 426.02 km (264.71 mi)
- Travel time: 53 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024