Singaporean visa for Lao citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lao passport holders visiting Singapore for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Singapore for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Singapore e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Singapore visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Singapore tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Singapore.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Singapore.
If you are looking for Singapore 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 Singapore nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Embassy of Singapore in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 30 minutes)
Singapore visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Singapore diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Singapore from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 778 | N/A |
| 2009 | 749 | -3.73% |
| 2010 | 916 | 22.30% |
| 2011 | 1,039 | 13.43% |
| 2012 | 1,110 | 6.83% |
| 2013 | 1,190 | 7.21% |
| 2014 | 1,186 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,205 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1,291 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 1,390 | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 1,467 | 5.54% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Singapore & Laos comparison
Singapore's area is approximately 700 km2 (270 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 338.29 times bigger than Singapore.
As of October 2025, Singapore's population is ~6.1 million people - 1,732,521 fewer people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Singapore & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Singapore | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,081,430 | 7,813,951 | 1.7 million fewer people live in Singapore than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 50 | 39 | Singapore has 11 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 148 | 20 | Singapore passport holders can visit 128 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 87 | 37 | Singaporean hosts 50 more foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Singapore in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Singapore in 2018 was approximately 1,467.
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Useful Information
- Singapore to Vientiane: 1855.15 km (1152.74 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025