LaosArgentina: Visa required

LaosArgentina

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Visa required

Yes. Laos passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: argentina.gob.ar (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance17,398 km, straight line (~20h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Argentina134 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Argentina passport holders visiting Laos: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Argentina

Laos passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Laos passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for Argentina?

Yes. Laos passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Argentina.

How far is Argentina from Laos?

About 17,398 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 58m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentine peso (ARS).

What is the emergency number in Argentina?

100 / 101 / 117 / 911.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Buenos Aires (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Buenos Aires?

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Argentina without a visa?

134 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Argentina visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Laos passport holders visit without a visa instead of Argentina?

Ecuador, Suriname, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Laos

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia, and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Laos has a population of more than 7.5 million, and its capital and most populous city is Vientiane. It has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the town of Luang Prabang, the temple complex of Vat Phou, and the Plain of Jars. Laos participates in the Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation programme and is a member of ASEAN, the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, East Asia Summit, La Francophonie, and the World Trade Organization.

CapitalVientiane

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population7.9M

Area236,800 km²

CurrencyLao kip (1 USD ≈ 22329.65 LAK)

LanguagesLao

Calling code+856

Drives on theright

TimezoneVientiane (UTC+7)

Nearest airportWattay International Airport (VTE), 78 km

Emergency number190 / 191 / 195

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,325 (2025)

Tourist arrivals886.4K (2020)

Climate in Vientiane

Warmest May, coolest December, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Vientiane, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.4°C	17.9°C	4mm	332h
February	29.8°C	17.7°C	2mm	317h
March	32°C	21.1°C	135mm	315h
April	32.2°C	22.1°C	82mm	291h
May	34.8°C	24.4°C	177mm	315h
June	30.2°C	23.3°C	382mm	266h
July	30.7°C	23.3°C	395mm	288h
August	28.7°C	23.1°C	581mm	177h
September	29.6°C	23°C	384mm	240h
October	28°C	21.4°C	136mm	241h
November	29.3°C	19.7°C	5mm	304h
December	26.9°C	15.5°C	1mm	317h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Laos is the only landlocked nation in Southeast Asia. Laos is rich in both the diversity of its people and its landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Champasak cultural landscape
Hin Nam No National Protected Area
Luang Prabang
Plain of Jars

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About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state divided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica.

CapitalBuenos Aires

RegionSouth America

Population45.9M

Area2,780,400 km²

CurrencyArgentine peso (1 USD ≈ 1514.57 ARS)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+54

Drives on theright

TimezoneBuenos Aires (UTC-3)

Nearest airportAeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,898 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.4M (2019)

Climate in Buenos Aires

Warmest January, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Buenos Aires, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	19.7°C	79mm	387h
February	27.6°C	19.4°C	15mm	360h
March	26.3°C	20.4°C	121mm	311h
April	20.9°C	13.9°C	105mm	273h
May	18°C	11.1°C	16mm	263h
June	15.2°C	8.8°C	73mm	223h
July	12.9°C	6.4°C	39mm	240h
August	16.7°C	8.8°C	35mm	275h
September	17.2°C	9.6°C	65mm	294h
October	19.9°C	12.5°C	113mm	326h
November	24.3°C	17.2°C	25mm	368h
December	26.6°C	18.2°C	49mm	402h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cueva de las Manos
Iguazú National Park World Heritage Site
Inca road system
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
Los Alerces National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
Navy Petty-Officers School of Mechanics
Quebrada de Humahuaca

Upcoming public holidays

November 23, 2026Día de la Soberanía Nacional

December 8, 2026Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María

December 25, 2026Navidad

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