29/08/2025
Laos Update
New Digital Immigration System
From 1st September 2025, Laos will replace paper immigration forms with a new Digital Immigration Registration system for both arrivals and departures. Travellers can now complete their entry and exit details online up to 3 days before travel, making procedures faster and smoother.
Pilot locations:
- Wattay International Airport (Vientiane)
- Luang Prabang International Airport
- Pakse International Airport
- First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Vientiane–Nong Khai)
What to do for Arrival:
- Complete the online arrival registration within 3 days before arrival
- Receive a QR code which can either be printed or kept on your phone
- Present the QR code at immigration.
What to do for Departure:
- Complete the online departure registration within 3 days before departure
- Receive a QR code which can either be printed or kept on your phone
- Present the QR code at immigration.
No more paper cards, no more queues – just a quicker start to exploring Laos.
Quelle: ICS Travelgroup