Laos visa for Malagasy citizens

For Lao citizens planning an adventure to Madagascar, securing your visa is a breeze with the convenient visa-on-arrival system, allowing for an extended stay of up to 60 days to fully immerse yourselves in the island's unique biodiversity. With five distinct tourist visa types available, your exploration of Madagascar's famed lemurs and lush rainforests can be tailored to your specific travel plans. While direct flights are uncommon, most journeys from Laos to Antananarivo involve a stopover in a major Asian or African hub, so factor in travel time and be prepared for a significant time zone shift across continents.

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

18 of 33 border crossings only for regular visa holders.

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