Laos is modernizing its border procedures with the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) , officially launched as a pilot system on 1 September 2025 . The LDIF replaces the traditional paper arrival/departure card with an online registration and a QR code  scanned at immigration checkpoints. Key takeaway:  If you’re traveling to Laos, you may need to submit the LDIF online before arrival (and again before departure)  depending on your entry point. Where it applies (pilot phase)