United Arab EmiratesLaos: Visa on arrival

United Arab EmiratesLaos

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Laos?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. United Arab Emirates passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: immigration.gov.la (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,965 km, straight line (~6h 20m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Laos206 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Laos passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Laos?

A visa is not required in advance. United Arab Emirates passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can United Arab Emirates citizens stay in Laos without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Laos from United Arab Emirates?

About 4,965 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 20m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Laos?

Lao kip (LAK).

What is the emergency number in Laos?

190 / 191 / 195.

What time zone is Laos in?

Vientiane (UTC+7).

What is the nearest airport to Vientiane?

Wattay International Airport (VTE), about 78 km away.

How many countries can enter Laos without a visa?

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

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 United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

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

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.9°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.6°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.9°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.6°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.6°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.8°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.5°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.2°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.8°C	0mm	308h

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

The United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

Full source list on About.

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 ≈ 22354.93 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	18°C	4mm	332h
February	29.8°C	17.8°C	2mm	317h
March	32°C	21.2°C	135mm	315h
April	32.1°C	22.2°C	82mm	291h
May	34.7°C	24.5°C	176mm	315h
June	30.2°C	23.4°C	378mm	266h
July	30.7°C	23.3°C	398mm	288h
August	28.7°C	23.1°C	583mm	177h
September	29.6°C	23.1°C	383mm	240h
October	28°C	21.4°C	137mm	241h
November	29.3°C	19.8°C	5mm	304h
December	26.9°C	15.7°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

Full source list on About.