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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Laos. Fee: USD 40–50 (~USD 40–50). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians at airports and Friendship Bridges. Fee: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 30-day Tourist. eVisa also available online before travel for USD 40.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30 days); Visa-on-Arrival; Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 90 in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); VoA: Filled arrival form + 2 photos + return ticket + cash USD; eVisa: Online application + photo + payment; Bank statement (USD 50/day recommended); Hotel booking; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Business: Laotian entity invitation.
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Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians at airports and Friendship Bridges. Fee: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 30-day Tourist. eVisa also available online before travel for USD 40.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (LOW rate): (1) Insufficient cash for VoA fee + passport photos; (2) Past Southeast Asia overstays; (3) Lao-China-Thailand border crossing scrutiny (drug corridor — Golden Triangle); (4) Document mismatch on eVisa name; (5) Limited Nigeria-Laos direct flights — typically routed via Bangkok/Hanoi; (6) Nigerian narcotics trafficking history flagged in SE Asia.
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