French Embassy in Vientiane
Embassy 
France Vientiane, Laos
- Address
- Rue Setthathirath, BP 06, Vientiane
- Website
- la.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 May 2026
The French embassy in Vientiane stands at Rue Setthathirath, BP 06, Vientiane, in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. France requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Lao citizens
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France requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Vientiane takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,553 | 1,993 | 394 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 2,432 | 1,965 | 417 | 17.5% | 15.9% |
| 2025 | 2,312 | 2,098 | 187 | 8.2% | 22.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Vientiane received 2,312 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,098. 187 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 8.2%. In 2024 it had been 17.5%: the rate fell by 9.3 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (2,432).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 8.2% (2025) to 17.5% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Laos, 8.0% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 22.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Laos.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
France’s other missions in Laos
The French embassy in Vientiane is the only mission of France in Laos on record. Laos in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Vientiane
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Vientiane.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Setthathirath, BP 06, Vientiane. The record for the French embassy in Vientiane includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Laos
French citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in Vientiane
Current procedures for the French embassy in Vientiane, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Vientiane
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Vientiane there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Vientiane?
The French embassy in Vientiane is at Rue Setthathirath, BP 06, Vientiane.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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