Laos visa for Somali citizens

Laotian citizens traveling to Somalia can now benefit from an e-visa, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days and offering three distinct tourist visa options, with processing typically costing around $100 USD. Given the current security situation, direct flights from Laos are exceptionally rare; travelers should anticipate a multi-leg journey, often transiting through the Middle East or East Africa, which can extend travel time significantly and necessitates careful planning around available connections. Understanding the local Somali Shilling (SOS) currency and its exchange rate will be crucial for managing expenses during your 30-day exploration.

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 visa-only. eVisa for 3 airports/bridges/rail. VoA at 4 bridges and 7 crossings.

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