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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Myanmar?

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Citizens of Laos can visit Myanmar visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Laos vs Myanmar: passport comparison

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8

Myanmar

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #179 · mobility 71.8
12

countries both Laos and Myanmar can enter visa-free together

Laos + Myanmar: passport compatibility

92%

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

Where Laos and Myanmar travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
49 both e-visa / eTA
99 both need a visa
16 access differs

Where Laos and Myanmar 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: Laos → Myanmar

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

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

1rule changes for the Laos passport, 1 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 Laos goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Myanmar

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

Up to 14 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Citizens of Laos can visit Myanmar visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Laos citizens stay in Myanmar without a visa?
Laos passport holders are allowed to stay up to 14 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Laos or Myanmar?
The Laos passport is stronger: 20 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Laos #167, Myanmar #179.
Where can Laos and Myanmar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Myanmar?
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 Laos and Myanmar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Laos passport ranking

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

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