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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Latvia citizens need a visa for Laos?

Visa on arrival

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

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Latvia vs Laos: passport comparison

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8
14

countries both Latvia and Laos can enter visa-free together

Latvia + Laos: passport compatibility

36%

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

Where Latvia and Laos travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
127 access differs

Where Latvia 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 (14)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Brunei 30 days #52
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Thailand 60 days #110

Only Laos is visa-free (6)

How the entry rule changed: Latvia → 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 Latvia → Laos rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Latvia 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 Latvia 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 Latvia citizens need a visa for Laos?
Latvia citizens can get a visa on arrival for Laos — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Latvia or Laos?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Latvia #34, Laos #167.
Where can Latvia and Laos citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 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 Latvia and Laos?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Latvia passport ranking

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

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