Myanmar visa for Lao citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lao passport holders visiting Myanmar for a short-term stay: 14 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Myanmar for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 14 days |
| Evisa | Myanmar e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Myanmar visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Myanmar tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Myanmar.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Myanmar.
If you are looking for Myanmar 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 Myanmar nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Embassy of Myanmar in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 44 minutes)
Myanmar visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Myanmar diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Myanmar from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 73 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76 | 4.11% |
| 2010 | 79 | 3.95% |
| 2011 | 82 | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 106 | 29.27% |
| 2013 | 204 | 92.45% |
| 2014 | 308 | 50.98% |
| 2015 | 468 | 51.95% |
| 2016 | 291 | -37.82% |
| 2017 | 344 | 18.21% |
| 2018 | 355 | 3.20% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Myanmar & Laos comparison
Myanmar's area is approximately 653,290 km2 (252,236 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 2.76 times smaller than Myanmar.
As of October 2025, Myanmar's population is ~56.2 million people - 48,418,577 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Myanmar & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Myanmar | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 56,232,528 | 7,813,951 | 48.4 million more people live in Myanmar than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 44 | 39 | Myanmar has 5 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 18 | 20 | Myanmar passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 43 | 37 | Myanmar hosts 6 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Myanmar in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Myanmar in 2018 was approximately 355.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 25 minutes
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