Passport Rank
94
According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Lao passport is now ranked 94th. It is regarded as being on the bottom end of the world's Passport Rankings. Visa-free travel and visa-on-arrival are available to Lao passport holders in only 49 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Iran, and Kenya. A Lao passport holder is required to obtain a visa for 180 places before traveling. Because of the high visa requirement, the mobility score is poor. Lao citizens must apply for a visa in advance for key destinations such as the United States and the European Union. Documents such as proof of funds and a return airline ticket are required for visa applicants.
94
49
The number of countries Laos passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those Laos passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization is added up to determine the Laos passport ranking relative to other global passports (eTA). There are now 20 visa-free countries for Laos passport holders, 28 visa-on-arrival countries for Laos passport holders, and 1 eTA destination. Laos passport holders can access a total of 49 countries without a visa, by visa on arrival, or using an eTA. As a result, Laos' passport is currently ranked 94th in the world. Apart from the visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries in Laos, there are 180 more countries where Laos passport holders will require a physical visa or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).