Do I need a visa for Laos with an Irish passport?

Short answer

It depends

Visa on arrival.

What you need

Passport: Irish passport, typically valid 6+ months beyond your stay.

Laos at a glance

Region	Asia
Everyday prices	22 on our price index (US = 100)
Power	Type A/B/C/E/F sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz

On cost, Laos is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 22 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Laos compares to 179 countries.

Pack a plug adapter: Irish devices use Type G, but Laos uses Type A/B/C/E/F. Full plug and voltage guide for Laos.

Common questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Laos?

It depends. Visa on arrival.

How long can an Irish passport holder stay in Laos?

The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.

Is the visa information on this page official?

No. This is a summary compiled from a public passport-requirement dataset and can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Laos's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.

Nearby destinations for Irish passport holders

Sorted by distance from Laos, useful if your trip covers more than one country.