Laotian passport

Laotian passport
The front cover of an ordinary Laotian passport
TypePassport
Issued by Laos
First issued30 June 2016 (biometric passport)
PurposeIdentification
EligibilityLaotian citizenship
Expiration10 years after acquisition
Visa-free & Visa-on-arrival countries for holders of the Laotian passport

Laotian passports are issued to citizens of Laos by Consular Department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to travel internationally. The biometric passport has been issued since 30 June 2016.[1]

As of 2024, the Laotian passport is ranked as the 80th most powerful, offering its holders an access to 20 countries visa-free and 37 countries through visa on arrival.[2]

  1. ^ General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. "Document: LAO-AS-01002". European Council. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Laos Passport Dashport". Passport Index. Retrieved 1 February 2024.