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Yes. Indian passport holders are required to obtain a valid visa to visit Laos. India is involved in the list of eligible countries for a Laos eVisa; thus, Indian citizens can apply for an eVisa online. They can do so using a smart device such as a smartphone, a laptop, or a tablet that is connected to the Internet. Please visit Global Visa Services website to get more information about how to apply for a Laos visa. A Laos electronic visa is granted to Indians who wish to visit Laos for tourist activities, holidays, or casual visits to their relatives. This type of visa is valid for 03 months from the issued date, allowing its holders to remain in India for 30 days. If Indian passport holders visit Laos for other reasons, they should visit the Laos embassy in India to apply for a regular visa.

A Covid-19 insurance is one of the mandatory documents to apply for a Lao visa and pre approval documents on arrival in Lao. We always recommend you to buy this Insurance. Because it both gives you many benefits and an advantageous condition to apply for a Lao visa. It will make your application easily accepted by the Lao government.

Covid-19 Insurance is one of the benefits included in a Travel Insurance that you may need when you are far away from your home country.  With this insurance, your benefits cover many expenses. POLICY MAXIMUM BENEFITS TYPE DESCRIPTION Medical Maximum $50,000 Deductible $0, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 MEDICAL EXPENSE BENEFIT COVERED TREATMENT OR SERVICE MAXIMUM BENEFIT Hospital Room And Board Expenses The average semi-private room rate Covid-19 Medical Expenses Covered and treated as any other Sickness Ancillary Hospital Expenses Covered Icu Room And Board Charges 3 times the average semi-private room rate Physician’s Non-surgical Visits Covered Physician’s Surgical Expenses Covered Assistant Physician’s Surgical Expenses Covered Anesthesiologist Expense Covered Outpatient Medical Expenses Covered Physiotherapy/Physical Medicine/ Chiropractic Expenses Limited to $50 per visit, one visit per day and 10 visits per Policy Period. Dental Treatment For Injury, For Pain To Sound Natural Teeth $500 per Policy Period X-ray Covered Physicians Visits Covered Prescription Drugs Covered Emergency Medical Treatment Of Pregnancy $2,500 per Policy Period Mental Or Nervous Disorder $2,500 per Policy Period ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SERVICES COVERED TREATMENT OR SERVICE MAXIMUM BENEFIT UNEXPECTED RECURRENCE OF A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION $2,500 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES COVERED TREATMENT OR SERVICE MAXIMUM BENEFIT Ambulance Service Benefits Covered Emergency Medical Evacuation* 100% up to $2,000,000 Natural Disasters, Political Evacuation* $25,000 Emergency Reunion* $15,000 Return Of Minor Children Or Grand-children Or Traveling Companion* $5,000 Repatriation Of Mortal Remains* 100% up to $1,000,000 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS COVERED TREATMENT OR SERVICE MAXIMUM BENEFIT Hospital Confinement* $150 per night up to a maximum of 15 nights Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Ad&D) *   Insured $25,000 Spouse/Domestic Partner/Traveling Companion $25,000 Dependent Child $10,000 Hijacking And Air Or Water Piracy Ad&D* Covered Coma Benefit* $10,000 Seatbelt And Airbag Accidental Death And Dismemberment (Ad&D) * 10% up to $50,000 Felonious Assault & Violent Crime Ad&D * $50,000 Adaptive Home And Vehicle* $5,000 Lost Baggage* $1,000 per Policy Period Trip Interruption* $7,500 per Policy Period Trip Delay (Including Accommodations And Lodging) $2000 including accommodation ($150/day) (6 hours or more) Optional 24 Hour Accidental Death And Dismemberment Increase to $50,000 maximum AD&D benefit – All Ages Optional Athletic Sport Coverage Coverage for injuries incurred during Amateur, Club, Intramural, Interscholastic, Intercollegiate activities. Professional and Semi Professional Sports are always excluded. Class 1 - includes Archery, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, Track, Volleyball and Golf Class 2 - includes Ballet, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football (no division 1), Gymnastics, Hockey, Karate, Lacrosse, Polo, Rowing, Rugby and Soccer **Travel Assistance Included *Not subject to Deductible ** This is a non-insurance service and is not a part of the insurance underwritten by Crum & Forster, SPC.

When you apply for your e-Visa online you need to provide the following. 1.A JPG of the page of your passport showing your passport number. The minimum file size is 10KB and the maximum is 3MB 2.A JPG photograph. The minimum file size is 10KB and the maximum is 1MB. The height and width of the photo must be equal. The photo should show your full face with your eyes open. You face should be in the centre of the photo. The background should be a plain light colour or white. There should be no shadows on your face or the background. The photo must not have a border. 3. For e-Conference Visa only For the e-Conference Visa applicants, you will have to provide these documents: Invitation from organizer Political clearance from MEA Event clearance from MHA ( Optional)

2 mins video - Foreign nationals wanting to travel to Laos need to possess a passport of their country and a valid Laos visa. From now on, you can get your Laos visa quickly and simply without having to send your passport to the Laos Embassy by applying for e-Visa. E-Visa can be used for tourism, recreation, sightseeing, casual business, casual visit to meet friends or relatives. APPLY FOR A VISA NOW Apply for Laos e-Visa online in 3 easy steps Fill out the online application form, providing: date of arrival, full name, passport number, date of birth, and your nationality. You are required to enter the personal information that matches the information on your passport. Pay the service fee and Government fee online by your Credit/Debit Card,  Paypal or Wire Transfer to our HSBC bank account (Payment Guidelines). After finishing your order with payment, you will receive a confirmation email for your visa order and an email to request some require documents to process the visa for you. Then we will process your Laos e-Visa and send it to you by email. You can receive the email within 5 business hours with our rush service and within 24 hours with our urgent service, once you have sent us all the required documents. However, those services will cost more than normal. Download the Laos e-Visa and print it out. You need to show the e-Visa on arrival. It takes 5 - 10 minutes to get the visa stamped on your passport by Laos Immigration Officers at the airports/borders. The e-Visa gives you confidence to travel to Laos. With our help, you will save a lot of time and money, so you can enjoy your trip in the best way!

Yes, all applicants including children and infants must have a visa to enter the Lao PDR. The specific visa requirements for children and infants may vary depending on the country's regulations and the type of visa being applied for. When applying for a Laos e-Visa for a child or an infant, you would typically need to provide their passport details and relevant information as part of the application process. It's important to ensure that each child or infant has their own individual e-Visa, even if they are included in a parent's passport. To obtain accurate and up-to-date information regarding the specific visa requirements for children and infants, it is recommended to visit the official website of the Lao e-Visa application system or contact the Lao Embassy or Consulate in your country. They will be able to provide you with the most relevant and reliable information based on your specific situation.

The reasons will be provided to you by email.

If you lose your Laos e-Visa approval letter, it is advisable to take immediate action to obtain a replacement or resolve the issue before traveling to Laos. Here are some steps you can take: Contact the issuing authority: Reach out to the Lao e-Visa application system or the relevant government authority that issued your e-Visa. Explain the situation and provide them with any relevant details, such as your application reference number or passport information. They may be able to assist you in reissuing the e-Visa approval letter or provide guidance on the next steps. Check your email or account: If you applied for the e-Visa online, search your email inbox for any correspondence related to the Laos e-Visa. Look for emails containing the e-Visa approval letter or any other relevant documents. Additionally, log in to your e-Visa account on the official e-Visa application website and see if you can access the approval letter or download a copy. Print a new copy: If you have a digital copy of the e-Visa approval letter saved on your computer or mobile device, you can try printing a new copy. Make sure to use a printer that provides clear and legible copies. Contact the Lao Embassy or Consulate: If you are unable to obtain a replacement e-Visa approval letter through the online system, contact the Lao Embassy or Consulate in your country. They may be able to assist you or provide further guidance on the matter. It is crucial to resolve the issue before traveling to Laos, as you may be required to present the e-Visa approval letter upon arrival at the immigration checkpoint. Without a valid e-Visa approval letter, you may encounter difficulties and may not be allowed entry into the country.

e-Visa is valid for Single Entry only.

All visitors need to have a passport valid for more than 180 days from the date of arrival. If your passport validity is less than 180 days, you must renew or apply for a new passport before you can apply for e-Visa.