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Laos arrival card: Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)

Laos

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You need to fill in the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) online before you arrive. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formimmigration.gov.la

When to submit: Submit within 3 days before arrival (and again within 3 days before departure)

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Replaces paper cards at Wattay (Vientiane), Luang Prabang and Pakse airports and Friendship Bridge I. Extension to all checkpoints was planned for 2026. Free.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Laos?
Yes. Visitors must fill in the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) online before arriving in Laos. Replaces paper cards at Wattay (Vientiane), Luang Prabang and Pakse airports and Friendship Bridge I. Extension to all checkpoints was planned for 2026. Free.
When should I fill in the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)?
Submit within 3 days before arrival (and again within 3 days before departure)
How much does the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) cost?
It's free on the official government site, immigration.gov.la. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for Laos?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Laos's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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