Do Japan passport holders need a visa for Laos?

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Stay up to 15 days

No. Japan passport holders can visit Laos visa-free for up to 15 days as tourists.

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Where this comes from: the visa verdict above derives from an aggregated visa-requirement matrix (a secondary source, revision 2026-10-05). It has no per-verdict official citation. The entry requirements for Laos are checked against official sources (linked per rule below). Last verified: 2026-10-05.

Entry requirements for Laos

RuleDetailSource
Passport validity6 months beyond arrival — Passport must have minimum validity of 6 months (more than 180 days per FAQ) from the date of arrival in Laos; only ordinary passports accepted for eVisa.Lao eVisa (Consular Department, MFA Lao PDR) - Terms and Conditions · retrieved 2026-10-05
Blank pages1 — At least 1 blank page required for the entry permission sticker and immigration stamps, plus sufficient space for the return trip.Lao eVisa (Consular Department, MFA Lao PDR) - Terms and Conditions · retrieved 2026-10-05

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Guidance for planning. Verify with official sources before travel · Dataset version 2026-10-05