How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 30 days · e-visa | e-visa or visa on arrival: 30 days, extendable at Lao immigration. Some EU passports (e.g. Luxembourg, Nordic states) may get a 15-day visa exemption. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 30 days · e-visa | e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration. |
 US passport | 30 days · e-visa | e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration. |
 Indian passport | 30 days · e-visa | e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Laos
Lao law has no formal residence definition. Foreigners in Laos over 183 days in a one-year period are taxed on foreign-paid pay; pay earned in Laos is taxed from day one.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Laos?
30 days · e-visa. e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration.
How long can British citizens stay in Laos?
30 days · e-visa. e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration.
How long can EU citizens stay in Laos?
30 days · e-visa. e-visa or visa on arrival: 30 days, extendable at Lao immigration. Some EU passports (e.g. Luxembourg, Nordic states) may get a 15-day visa exemption.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Laos?
30 days · e-visa. e-visa (laoevisa.gov.la) or visa on arrival: 30 days from entry, extendable at Lao immigration.
When do you become a tax resident in Laos?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Lao law has no formal residence definition. Foreigners in Laos over 183 days in a one-year period are taxed on foreign-paid pay; pay earned in Laos is taxed from day one.
Can Noverstay count my days in Laos automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.