What you need to enter United States with a Lao passport
United States does not currently admit holders of Laos passports.
- Processing time
- Not available: entry is not permitted for this passport.
- Entry cost
- Not applicable: entry is not permitted for this passport.
Last verified: 10 August 2026
This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival in Laos. See the United States → Laos page.
Of the 11 passports from South-eastern Asia that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to the United States 2 need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival, 7 need a visa and 2 cannot enter. Same result as Laos: Myanmar.
A passport from Laos ranks 175 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 45 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for United States?
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport.
Related pages
See United States requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.