Where can I get a Lao visa on arrival ?

The Lao visas on arrival are available at:

Lao international airports in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse and Savannakhet,

Lao-Thai Friendship Bridges in Vientiane, Thakaek, and Savannakhet, and

Tha Naleng train station in Vientiane, and

International land border crossing points. View a complete list of Lao border check points that issue Visa on Arrival.

If you intend to enter Laos as a tourist, this is the most convenient way to get your Lao visa. Just make sure you have a valid passport and plan to arrive at one of the Lao international ports of entry where visas on arrival are issued. 
 

Laos Visa on Arrival

Laos Visa on Arrival (Issued at Lao ports of entry valid for 30 days)

The most convenient way to get a Lao visa especially for those who are tight on time, resources, energy and Lao embassies/consulates are too far to reach.

A Visa on Arrival is usually a tourist visa (good for 30 days stay). Sometimes business and other type of visas can be picked up on arrival as well provided that you have arranged everything ahead of time and you have letter of approval (or an entry visa number) from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos.