Laos vs Thailand Passport Comparison
Laos
ASIA
#93
Rank
Visa-Free Access45 countries
Thailand
ASIA
#61
Rank
Visa-Free Access78 countries
Detailed Comparison
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Thailand
With 78 visa-free destinations, Thailand offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Residency by Investment
Thailand
Thailand offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
Thailand
Thailand provides exclusive visa-free access to 27 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 16 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 78 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
16
Shared Destinations
4
Unique to Laos
27
Unique to Thailand
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Laos
4 unique destinations
The GambiaThailandRwandaZambia
Thailand
27 unique destinations
JapanAlbaniaArgentinaBarbadosBrazilChileDominican RepublicFijiGeorgiaHong Kong (SAR China)+17 more
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (16)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
BruneiCambodiaCook IslandsDominicaEcuadorHaitiIndonesiaMalaysiaMicronesiaMongoliaMyanmarPhilippinesSingaporeSt. Vincent and the GrenadinesVietnamSuriname
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Laos
Rank: #93
Visa-free: 49
Thailand
Rank: #61
Visa-free: 82
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Laos | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #93 (49) | #61 (82) |
| 2024 | #90 (51) | #63 (82) |
| 2023 | #93 (50) | #68 (78) |
| 2022 | #93 (50) | #65 (79) |
| 2021 | #99 (49) | #72 (79) |
| 2020 | #90 (50) | #63 (79) |
| 2019 | #92 (49) | #66 (77) |
| 2018 | #89 (52) | #68 (77) |
| 2017 | #88 (48) | #67 (71) |
| 2016 | #90 (47) | #67 (71) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.