| Laotian passport | |
|---|---|
 The front cover of an ordinary Laotian passport | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by |  Laos |
| First issued | 30 June 2016 (biometric passport) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Laotian citizenship |
| Expiration | 10 years after acquisition |
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]
- ^ General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union. "Document: LAO-AS-01002". European Council. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Laos Passport Dashport". Passport Index. Retrieved 1 February 2024.