Maldivian visa for Lao citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lao passport holders visiting Maldives 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 Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Maldives.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Maldives.
If you are looking for Maldives 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 Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Consulate General of in Bangkok, ~ 712.70 kilometers (442.85 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 47 minutes).
- Dhaka: The Consulate General of in Dhaka, ~ 1322.25 kilometers (821.61 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 17 minutes).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 68 | N/A |
| 2009 | 66 | -2.94% |
| 2010 | 79 | 19.70% |
| 2011 | 93 | 17.72% |
| 2012 | 96 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 113 | 17.71% |
| 2014 | 121 | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 123 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 129 | 4.88% |
| 2017 | 139 | 7.75% |
| 2018 | 148 | 6.47% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & Laos comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 789.33 times bigger than Maldives.
As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 7,224,488 fewer people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Maldives & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 7,813,951 | 7.2 million fewer people live in Maldives than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 39 | Maldives has 14 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 20 | Maldives passport holders can visit 35 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 37 | Maldivian hosts 17 fewer foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 148.
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Useful Information
- Male to Vientiane: 3612.88 km (2244.94 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 31 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025