What are the new online Arrival/Departure requirements for foreigners in Laos?

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**PDR Lao implementing online Arrival/Departure system**

The Lao authorities have introduced mandatory electronic forms for foreigners: they must be filled out not only before entering, but also before leaving the country

The new digital arrival and departure cards will replace traditional paper immigration forms.

The electronic form must be filled out at [[www.immigration.gov.la](www.immigration.gov.la)](https://www.facebook.com/api/graphql/www.immigration.gov.la) no earlier than 3 days before arrival and departure from the country - there you must indicate passport details, visa information, purpose of travel and address of stay in Laos.

After filling out the form, a QR code will be generated, which must be shown at the border - it will be valid for 3 days.

At this time the digital card will only be required at the airports of **Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse** and on the** First Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge**, connecting Vientiane and Nong Khai Province in Thailand. There are plans to roll out the system country-wide in 2026.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The Lao authorities have launched an online Arrival/Departure system requiring foreigners to complete mandatory electronic forms before entering and leaving the country. This new system replaces paper immigration forms and requires travelers to submit their details through the official website no earlier than 3 days before their travel. Once completed, a QR code will be generated for border presentation, valid for 3 days. Currently, this digital card is mandatory only at the airports in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, and the First Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge, with plans for a nationwide rollout by 2026.

Paul ******* · Answer

This is even worse than the Thai system (and those of other countries using similar ones, such as Cambodia (for airport arrivals only), Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan etc.) which only require you to fill out a declaration before arrival, but no need to do so for departure.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Is this in effect now, or will be starting soon?

Brandon ************ · Answer

Maybe this will stop them from collecting the 20 baht "exit fee" (yeah right 😂)

Tod ********* · Answer

As you see other than the Nong Khai/Vientiane crossing (1st Friendship Bridge) this is only in effect at these airports; Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse

What are the new online Arrival/Departure requirements for foreigners in Laos?

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