Lao visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Laos for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Laos for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Laos e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Laos visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Laos tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Laos.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Laos.
If you are looking for Laos visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Laos nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of in New Delhi, ~ 1086.91 kilometers (675.38 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes).
- Kuwait City: The Embassy of in Kuwait City, ~ 1925.73 kilometers (1196.60 mi) away from Kabul, Afghanistan. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 11 minutes).
Laos visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Laos diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Laos from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 130 | N/A |
| 2009 | 124 | -4.62% |
| 2010 | 167 | 34.68% |
| 2011 | 189 | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 229 | 21.16% |
| 2013 | 270 | 17.90% |
| 2014 | 316 | 17.04% |
| 2015 | 354 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 332 | -6.21% |
| 2017 | 326 | -1.81% |
| 2018 | 377 | 15.64% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Laos & Afghanistan comparison
Laos's area is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 2.76 times bigger than Laos.
As of October 2025, Laos's population is ~7.8 million people - 35,649,547 fewer people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Laos & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Laos | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 7,813,951 | 43,463,498 | 35.6 million fewer people live in Laos than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 39 | 69 | Laos has 30 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 20 | 6 | Laos passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 37 | 44 | Lao hosts 7 fewer foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Laos in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Laos in 2018 was approximately 377.
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- Travel time: 7 hours 49 minutes
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