Australian visa for Lao citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lao passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Embassy of Australia in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Close now)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 559 | N/A |
| 2009 | 549 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 579 | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 577 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 603 | 4.51% |
| 2013 | 648 | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 692 | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 745 | 7.66% |
| 2016 | 827 | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 882 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 925 | 4.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Laos comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 32.44 times smaller than Australia.
As of November 2025, Australia's population is ~27.0 million people - 19,190,426 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Australia & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 27,004,377 | 7,813,951 | 19.2 million more people live in Australia than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 39 | Australia has 97 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 20 | Australia passport holders can visit 110 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 37 | Australian hosts 282 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 925.
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