Cambodian visa for Lao citizens
A visa is NOT required for Lao passport holders visiting Cambodia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Cambodia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Cambodia e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Cambodia visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Cambodia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Cambodia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Cambodia.
If you are looking for Cambodia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Cambodia nearest your place of residence.
- Vientiane: The Embassy of Cambodia in Vientiane, Laos (Working hours: Close now)
- Pakse: The Consulate General of Cambodia in Pakse, Laos (Working hours: Close now)
Cambodia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Cambodia diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Cambodia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 123,384 | N/A |
| 2009 | 124,669 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 129,810 | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 128,525 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 254,022 | 97.64% |
| 2013 | 414,531 | 63.19% |
| 2014 | 460,191 | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 405,359 | -11.92% |
| 2016 | 369,335 | -8.89% |
| 2017 | 502,219 | 35.98% |
| 2018 | 426,180 | -15.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Cambodia & Laos comparison
Cambodia's area is approximately 181,035 km2 (69,897 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 30.80% larger than Cambodia.
As of April 2024, Cambodia's population is ~17.7 million people - 9,955,641 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Cambodia & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Cambodia | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 17,661,914 | 7,706,273 | 10.0 million more people live in Cambodia than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 38 | 39 | Cambodia has 1 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 19 | 20 | Cambodia passport holders visit 1 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 36 | 37 | Cambodian hosts 1 fewer foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Cambodia in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Cambodia in 2018 was approximately 426,180.
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Useful Information
- Phnom Penh to Vientiane: 864.91 km (537.43 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 48 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024