Myanmar and Laos Visa Cost for Indians 2026 , Full Breakdown in Rupees

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Last updated April 2026 · Verified against official sources

Laos Visa Cost for Indians 2026, Complete Breakdown

The Laos e-visa costs $50, approximately Rs 4,200 at current exchange rates. That is the complete government fee, paid once at the official portal, the same for single and multiple entry. There are no additional charges on the official site. The confusion about Laos Visa cost almost always comes from agent websites that charge Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for filling a 15-minute form you can complete yourself for Rs 4,200.

📑 In This Article
  1. All Laos Visa Types and Their Fees
  2. Full 7-Day Trip Cost from India
  3. Hidden Costs Most Indians Miss
  4. 6 Ways to Reduce Your Laos Trip Cost
  5. Frequently Asked Questions About Cost
  6. Laos vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians
  7. Before You Apply, Final Checklist
  8. Common Mistakes Laos Travelers Wish They Had Known
  9. Laos Visa Guide by Departure City
Cost at a Glance
E-Visa Fee
Rs 4,200
~$50 · Non-refundable
Multiple Entry
Same Price
Always choose this
Via Agent
Rs 5,000+
Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 markup, avoidable
Refundable?
No
Non-refundable if rejected

All Laos Visa Types and Their Fees

Visa Type Fee Processing Stay Who Needs It
Laos Tourist e-Visa Rs 4,200 3 to 5 business days 30 days Indians visiting Laos for tourism. Valid for 60 days from issue — must enter within that window.
Laos Visa on Arrival Rs 2,520 Instant (10 to 20 minutes on arrival) 30 days Indians who prefer no advance application. Available at Wattay Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang Airport, major land borders with Thailand and Vietnam.
Myanmar Tourist e-Visa Rs 4,200 3 working days 28 days Indians visiting Myanmar for tourism. Must enter within 90 days of approval.
Myanmar Visa on Arrival (Indians — trial to Aug 29, 2026) Rs 4,200 Instant at airport 28 days Indians arriving by air only. Available at Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw international airports. NOT available at land borders.

Full 7-Day Trip Cost from India

Laos + Myanmar Combined 10-Day Trip from India — Cost Breakdown 2026RangeTypical
Laos e-Visa or VoAUSD 50 e-Visa or USD 30 VoARs 4,200 or Rs 2,520
Myanmar e-Visa or VoAUSD 50 for both optionsRs 4,200
Return flights — India to Bangkok (hub for both)Rs 10,000 to Rs 22,000Rs 15,000
Bangkok to Vientiane (Laos) one-wayRs 3,500 to Rs 8,000Rs 5,500
Laos to Myanmar (Luang Prabang-Mandalay or overland)Rs 4,000 to Rs 10,000Rs 6,000
Myanmar to India return (Yangon-home)Rs 6,000 to Rs 15,000Rs 10,000
Hotel — budget guesthouses, 10 nightsRs 1,200 to Rs 3,500/nightRs 18,000
Food — local restaurants both countriesRs 400 to Rs 1,000/dayRs 6,000
Local transport — tuk-tuks, buses, boatsRs 2,000 to Rs 6,000Rs 3,500
Travel insurance, 10 daysRs 800 to Rs 1,800Rs 1,200
Activities — Bagan sunrise, Angkor boat, Luang Prabang templesRs 3,000 to Rs 8,000Rs 5,000
Total for 7 daysRs 60,000 to Rs 135,000Rs 78,920

Hidden Costs Most Indians Miss

Luang Prabang temple entry fees
Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage city. The main temples — Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, Wat Visounnarath — charge entry fees of LAK 20,000 to LAK 50,000 each (approximately Rs 70 to Rs 175). A full day of temple-hopping costs Rs 500 to Rs 1,500. The Pak Ou Caves (famous Buddha-filled caves on the Mekong, 25 km upstream) cost LAK 30,000 entry plus a boat hire of approximately USD 15 to USD 20 per boat round trip. Budget these separately.
Slow boat Mekong: Thailand to Laos (2 days)
The Huay Xai slow boat from the Thai border town of Chiang Khong down the Mekong to Luang Prabang is one of the great Southeast Asian journeys. Takes 2 days. Cost: USD 40 to USD 50 per person including boat and basic accommodation at Pakbeng midway. Must add the Laos VoA (USD 30) and Thai border crossing. Budget 3 days and USD 100 to USD 120 total for this experience from Chiang Mai.
Bagan e-zone archaeological pass
Bagan archaeological zone requires an entry ticket: USD 25 for the 5-day pass (purchased on arrival). This is mandatory for all tourists visiting the temples. Budget it separately from your Myanmar visa cost. The 5-day pass covers unlimited access to the entire 2,000+ temple zone — well worth it.
Myanmar ATMs and card acceptance
Myanmar’s banking system has been significantly disrupted since the 2021 coup. ATM availability is inconsistent. Card payment at hotels, restaurants, and shops is unreliable. Carry significantly more USD cash than you think you need for Myanmar — USD 200 to USD 300 per person for a 4 to 5 day visit on top of any visa fees. Kanbawza Bank and CB Bank ATMs tend to be more reliable for foreign cards.
Laos/Myanmar SIM cards
Laos: Unitel or LaoTelecom SIM at Vientiane airport — USD 5 for 1GB, USD 10 to USD 15 for 5GB. Works well in cities, patchy in rural areas. Myanmar: MPT, Telenor Myanmar, or Ooredoo SIM — approximately USD 2 to USD 5, data packages from USD 3. Buy at the airport on arrival in both countries. Your Indian SIM will work but at steep international roaming rates.
What Agents Are Actually Doing

Every rupee above Rs 4,200 that a visa agent charges is for filling the same form available at the official portal. There is no special relationship with the Laos government, no faster processing, no reduced rejection risk. Apply at https://laoevisa.gov.la and save Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000.

6 Ways to Reduce Your Laos Trip Cost

1
Use Laos VoA instead of e-Visa — saves USD 20
The Laos Visa on Arrival costs USD 30 versus the e-Visa at USD 50. If you are arriving by air at Wattay (Vientiane) or Luang Prabang airport, the VoA saves USD 20 and takes 10 to 20 minutes. The only reason to prefer the e-Visa is if entering via a land border that only accepts e-Visa, or if you want certainty before flying. For air arrivals, VoA is the budget choice.
2
Fly Bangkok-Vientiane on Lao Airlines or Vietjet — not full-service
Bangkok Don Mueang to Vientiane on Vietjet, Thai AirAsia, or Lao Airlines: USD 30 to USD 60 one-way booked 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Vientiane on Thai Airways or Bangkok Airways: USD 80 to USD 120. The budget carrier fares to Vientiane are genuinely cheap — check Skyscanner for current prices. AirAsia X and Lao Airlines also connect Kuala Lumpur to Vientiane directly.
3
Eat at local market stalls in Luang Prabang — not tourist restaurants
Luang Prabang night market street food: LAK 20,000 to LAK 40,000 per dish (Rs 70 to Rs 140). Tourist restaurants on the main Sakkaline or Sieng Vang roads: USD 5 to USD 12 per dish (Rs 420 to Rs 1,000). The morning market near Phousi Hill is a genuine local food market — excellent for cheap breakfast and fresh produce. Save USD 5 to USD 10 per day per person by eating local.
4
Visit Bagan by e-bike — not horse cart or tour
E-bike rental in Bagan: USD 6 to USD 10 per day. Horse cart tour: USD 25 to USD 40. The Bagan temple zone is large and flat — perfect for e-bikes. You can stop at any of the 2,000+ temples spontaneously, climb unguarded temples at sunrise (Shwesandaw Pagoda is the classic sunrise spot), and cover the main zone in 1 to 2 days. E-bikes are available at every guesthouse. Avoid the tourist horse carts.
5
Luang Prabang alms ceremony — watch respectfully, do not pay touts
The tak bat (alms giving) ceremony where monks collect rice offerings each morning is Luang Prabang’s most famous sight. It starts around 5:30 AM on the main road. It is a genuine active religious ceremony, not a tourist show — watch quietly from a respectful distance, do not touch monks, do not use flash photography. Touts will try to sell you sticky rice to give to monks for Rs 200 to Rs 500. This commodification is widely criticised by the monks themselves. Observe for free, respectfully.
6
India to Bangkok for the cheapest hub
For a Laos-Myanmar combined trip, Bangkok is the hub. IndiGo, AirAsia, and Thai AirAsia all connect major Indian cities to Bangkok (Don Mueang) for Rs 8,000 to Rs 18,000 return. Don Mueang airport is the budget terminal. Suvarnabhumi is the full-service terminal. Most budget India-Bangkok flights land at Don Mueang. From Don Mueang, budget airlines (AirAsia, Vietjet) connect to Vientiane (Laos) and Yangon (Myanmar) cheaply. Plan your Bangkok connection carefully — Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi transfer requires 3 hours minimum.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cost

What is the Laos Visa cost in rupees for Indians in 2026?
$50 (approximately Rs 4,200). Same for single and multiple entry. Paid online at the official portal via international Visa or Mastercard. The fee is non-refundable. Third-party agents charge Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 extra for filling the same form, apply directly at https://laoevisa.gov.la and save that amount.
Is the Laos Visa fee refundable if rejected?
No. The Rs 4,200 fee is non-refundable whether your application is approved, rejected, or cancelled. You pay the same fee again when reapplying after a rejection. Getting the photo background right (white, not grey) and copying your name exactly from your passport prevents the most common rejection causes.
Does single entry cost less than multiple entry for Laos?
Single entry costs Rs 4,200 ($50). Multiple entry costs Rs 2,520 ($30) if a separate type exists. Check the visa types table above for the exact fee for each entry type for Laos.
Why do agents charge Rs 5,000+ for Laos Visa when it costs Rs 4,200?
Agents fill the same 15-minute form available at the official portal for Rs 4,200. Their markup, Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000, goes entirely as profit. You receive the identical visa in the identical timeframe. Apply at https://laoevisa.gov.la yourself and keep the difference.
What is the total cost of a Laos trip from India?
For a 7-day trip: visa Rs 4,200, flights Rs 26,050 to Rs 101,050, hotel Rs 17,500 to Rs 28,000, food and transport Rs 8,400 to Rs 14,000, extras Rs 5,000 to Rs 11,000. Total: Rs 60,000 to Rs 135,000.

Laos vs Other Southeast Asia Destinations for Indians

Country Visa for Indians Fee Stay Best For
Laos e-Visa USD 50 or VoA USD 30 Rs 4,200 / Rs 2,520 30 days stay Luang Prabang, Mekong, slow travel, Buddhist culture
Myanmar e-Visa USD 50 or VoA (air only) Rs 4,200 28 days stay Bagan temples, Inle Lake, Yangon — with security caveats
Cambodia e-Visa USD 36 or VoA USD 35 Rs 3,025 30 days stay Angkor Wat — more visited, easier logistics
Vietnam e-Visa required Rs 2,100 90 days stay 90-day stay, more infrastructure, Ha Long Bay
Thailand Visa-free (open-ended) Rs 0 30 days stay Hub for SE Asia itineraries, easiest for Indians

Before You Apply, Final Checklist

Check These Before Submitting Payment
  • Photo background is pure white, verified by zooming into corners. Use remove.bg if any grey. Saves Rs 4,200 reapplication cost.
  • Name copied exactly from passport, full name including middle name, same capitalisation as bio-data page.
  • Entry airport matches actual flight, checked against your flight booking or e-ticket, not memory.
  • Passport number verified twice, character by character. O vs 0, I vs 1.
  • Passport validity at least 6 months beyond entry date, check expiry date now.
  • International transactions enabled on your card, in your bank app before opening the form.
  • Entry type selected correctly, single or multiple depending on your itinerary. Check fees for each in the visa types table.
  • Applying at least 14 days before travel, enough buffer for any rejection and reapplication.

Common Mistakes Laos Travelers Wish They Had Known

Booking non-refundable flights before getting visa approval. The e-visa takes 3 to 5 business days but can extend during Vietnamese public holidays. Always wait for the approval email before booking flights you cannot cancel.

Using a travel agent for the e-visa. Agents in India charge Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000 to fill a 15-minute form available at the official portal for Rs 4,200. The visa you receive is identical. Apply at https://laoevisa.gov.la directly.

Printing only one copy of the approval letter. You need it at two points: the check-in counter at the Indian airport, and Laos immigration on arrival. Print two copies and carry both.

Arriving at the airport with only a phone screen. Some immigration counters in Laos do not accept phone screens. Physical printed copies are always accepted. Print before you leave home.

Choosing the wrong entry type. Single entry (Rs 4,200) is right for a Vietnam-only trip. Multiple entry (check visa types table for Laos fee) is needed if you plan to exit to Cambodia or Laos and return. Confirm which you need before paying.

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Apply for Laos Visa

Cost: Rs 4,200. Processing: 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.

Official portal: https://laoevisa.gov.la

Updated April 2026. For information only. Verify at official sources before booking travel.

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