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Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)

Complete your Laos digital arrival declaration in 3 easy steps

Non-affiliation notice: NomadicMart is an independent commercial travel facilitation service and is NOT affiliated with the Government of Laos. Official government applications may be submitted directly via immigration.gov.la at no intermediary concierge charge.

Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)— Official Filing Window & Rules:Within 3 calendar days prior to arrival or departure (Today D through D+2)

Required for: All foreign nationals and stateless persons entering or departing Lao PDR on a passport via participating international checkpoints (individual registration required per traveler for both arrival and departure).. Applying early? NomadicMart queues your declaration in advance and automatically submits it when the official window opens.

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Application Overview

Verified details for Laos travel authorizations

Filing method100% Online

Standard speedWithin 24 hours

Starting total$29.00

DeliveryApproved PDF via Email

Support24/7 Human Concierge

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Validity

Within 3 calendar days prior to arrival or departure (Today D through D+2)

Filing Window

Within 3 calendar days prior to arrival or departure (Today D through D+2)

Processing Time

Instant – 24 hours

Direction

Arrival & Departure

Official Portal

immigration.gov.la

Eligibility & Document Checker

Check Your Eligibility for Laos

Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.

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Where is your passport from?

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Digital Arrival Card Required

All inbound travelers to Laos must submit the digital arrival declaration before border clearance.

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Document Checklist

Laos Document Requirements

Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.

Requirement 01

Family Name and First & Middle Name (7-bit ASCII English letters only)

Requirement 02

Gender (Male or Female) and Date of Birth

Requirement 03

Place of Birth (Country)

Requirement 04

Nationality and Race / Country Origin

Requirement 05

Occupation (ASCII only)

Requirement 06

Contact Phone Number (6–15 chars; digits, '+' and '-' only)

Streamlined Process

How It Works in 3 Simple Steps

We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.

Fill Form Online

Submit your passport details, transport itinerary, and Laos accommodation address via our mobile-friendly form.

Pay & Submit

Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing ($29); our queue engine files your card when the official window opens.

Receive via Email

Receive your official LDIF digital confirmation and QR code PDF directly in your email inbox.

Transparent Pricing

All-Inclusive Laos Processing Speeds

All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.

Standard

Within 24 hours

Total: $29.00all fees & taxes included

Official government visa fee included
Full manual document pre-verification
24/7 real-time tracking & chat support
Free re-submission if immigration requests info

Select Standard

Rush

Within 4 hours

Total: $44.00all fees & taxes included

Official government visa fee included
Full manual document pre-verification
24/7 real-time tracking & chat support
Free re-submission if immigration requests info

Select Rush

Super-Rush

Within 1 hour

Total: $59.00all fees & taxes included

Official government visa fee included
Full manual document pre-verification
24/7 real-time tracking & chat support
Free re-submission if immigration requests info

Select Super-Rush

Why Travelers Choose Us

NomadicMart vs. Applying on Your Own

Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.

Feature	NomadicMart Concierge	Government Portal Self-Apply
Price & Transparency	Transparent all-inclusive $29 filing fee with advance queuing months ahead	Free government portal with strict filing window and no concierge review
Processing Time	Automatic scheduled submission the moment the government window opens	Must remember to file manually within the pre-departure window
Support	24/7 dedicated human support via chat, WhatsApp, and email across all time zones	No live customer service available on the government portal
Error Handling	Specialist pre-check of passport MRZ, flight numbers, and address formatting	Typographical errors require re-submission at airport arrival kiosks
Refund Policy	Full service fee refund if your declaration cannot be submitted	Zero customer assistance for portal timeouts or formatting rejections

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions About Laos

Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.

Who must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF)?

All foreign nationals and stateless persons entering or departing Lao PDR on a passport through an active LDIF checkpoint (Wattay International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, and the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge) must submit an individual LDIF.

When should I submit the Laos Arrival or Departure Card?

You must submit the LDIF within 3 calendar days prior to your arrival or departure (Today D, Tomorrow D+1, or Day After Tomorrow D+2). You can also submit on the day of travel before approaching the immigration counter.

Will I receive my Laos QR code by email?

No. The official Lao immigration portal does not collect an email address and does not have an online QR retrieval lookup page. You must download the A4 PDF or screenshot your 10-character verification code and QR code immediately before clicking Confirm, as clicking Confirm clears local browser storage.

Do I also need to submit the LDIF when departing Laos?

Yes. Laos requires a separate digital submission for departure ('Immigration Departure Register') when exiting through one of the 4 participating checkpoints, which generates a separate departure verification code and QR PDF.

Does the LDIF replace a Lao Visa or Lao e-Visa?

No. The LDIF only replaces the paper arrival and departure immigration cards. If your nationality requires a visa, you must still hold a valid Lao Embassy Visa, Lao e-Visa (laoevisa.gov.la), or apply for a Visa on Arrival at the checkpoint.

What if my passport has less than 6 months validity?

For Arrival registrations, the LDIF system strictly enforces that your passport expiry date is more than 180 days from the date of submission (at least Today + 181 days). For Departure registrations, your passport must be valid for more than 1 day.

Can NomadicMart guarantee border admission into Laos?

No commercial service or private agency can guarantee border admission into Laos. Final entry permission rests exclusively with border control and immigration officers at your port of entry. NomadicMart is an independent private application concierge not affiliated with the Government of Laos or immigration.gov.la. We verify your declaration data and submit it accurately within the official filing window.