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🇫🇮 Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Laos?

Good news: Finland citizens do not currently need a visa to visit Laos. Typical allowed stay: 15 days.

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No visa needed

Finland → Laos
RequirementVisa not required
Allowed stay15 days
Details15 days Visa not required from 1 July to 31 December 2024. eVisa and Visa on arrival also available. 18[Note 3] of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.[136] e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 4], in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station).[136] Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges[Note 5] and 7 border crossings.[Note 6][136]
What to doYou can travel visa-free. Carry a valid passport (usually 6 months validity) and proof of onward travel.
Requirements
  • No visa needed for short tourist/business stays.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
  • An immigration officer still makes the final entry decision.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)

Where else can Finland passport holders go?

🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

All destinations for Finland passport holders

Visiting Laos from other countries

🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia

Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.