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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa on arrival

Botswana citizens can get a visa on arrival for Laos — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Botswana vs Laos: passport comparison

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8
12

countries both Botswana and Laos can enter visa-free together

Botswana + Laos: passport compatibility

72%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Botswana and Laos travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
81 both need a visa
55 access differs

Where Botswana and Laos can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

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How the entry rule changed: Botswana → Laos

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Botswana → Laos rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Botswana passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Botswana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Laos

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Botswana citizens need a visa for Laos?
Botswana citizens can get a visa on arrival for Laos — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Botswana or Laos?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Botswana #119, Laos #167.
Where can Botswana and Laos citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Laos?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Botswana and Laos?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Botswana passport ranking

Where else the Botswana passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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