Laos visa for Gambian citizens

Gambian citizens planning a visit to Laos can conveniently apply for an e-visa, allowing a stay of up to 30 days and offering up to four distinct visa types, including tourist and business options. The journey from The Gambia, the smallest mainland African nation with its vibrant Mandinka and Wolof cultures, to Laos, the landlocked, Buddhist heartland of Indochina, is a considerable one, spanning approximately 12,000 kilometers. Travelers should anticipate an itinerary requiring multiple layovers and a significant adjustment across several time zones to reach Vientiane from Banjul, a testament to the profound cultural exchange this adventure represents.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months

Visa options

TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 30 days)
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 15 days)
15d$0valid 15d
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Visit, 14 days)
14d$0valid 14d
TouristVisa on Arrival (Tourist/Business, 30 days)
30dvalid 2mo
Apply
TouristLao eVisa – Travel eVisa (Tourism/Leisure)
30dvalid 2mo
Apply
FamilyLao eVisa – Visit eVisa (Personal Visit – Friends/Family/Host)
30dvalid 2mo
Apply
TouristTourist Visa (T‑B3)
30dvalid 2mo
TransitTransit Visa (Tr‑B3)
5dvalid 2mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (NI‑B2)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 3‑month multiple entry
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 6‑month multiple entry
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLabor Visa (LA‑B2) – 12‑month multiple entry
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNon‑Immigrant Visa (NI‑B3) – General non‑immigrant
30dvalid 2mo
StudentStudent Visa (ST)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMedia Visa
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherOfficial / Service / Courtesy Visa
180d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherSpecial Economic Zone Visa on Arrival – Golden Triangle SEZ
30dvalid 2mo
TouristTOURIST VISA (T-B3)
30d
OtherSHORT-TERM VISA (NI-B3)
BusinessBUSINESS VISA (NI-B2)
WorkLONG-TERM VISA (I-B3)
WorkEXPERT VISA (E-B2)
WorkLABOUR VISA (LA-B2)
TransitTRANSIT VISA (TR-B3)
StudentSTUDENT VISA (ST-B2)
OtherMEDIA VISA (M-B2)
OtherOFFICIAL VISA (S-A2)
$0multiple-entry
FamilySPOUSE VISA (SP-B3)
OtherCOURTESY VISA (C-B1)
$0multiple-entry

eVisa via 3 airports/Thai-Lao bridges. VoA at 3 airports/4 bridges/7 land crossings.

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