German Embassy in Vientiane
Embassy 
Germany Vientiane, Laos
- Address
- 26 Sokpalouang Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos
- Website
- vientiane.diplo.de
- Fax
- +856 21 35 11 52
Head of mission: N.N.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 5 February 2025
At 26 Sokpalouang Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos, the German embassy in Vientiane represents Germany towards Laos. Germany requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Vientiane
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Freitag, 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr Öffnungszeiten Visastelle Montag bis Freitag, 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr Öffnungszeiten Konsularangelegenheiten Montag bis Freitag, 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr Allgemeiner Besucherverkehr: Termine nach Vereinbarung Für telefonische Rückfragen aus Deutschland möchten wir Sie bitten, den Zeitunterschied von +5 Stunden während der Sommerzeit bzw. +6 Stunden während der Winterzeit zu berücksichtigen (Beispiel: 8:00 Uhr in Deutschland = 13:00 Uhr / 14:00 Uhr in Laos).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Vientiane is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Lao citizens
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Germany requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the German embassy in Vientiane whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,774 | 1,670 | 102 | 5.8% | 99.8% |
| 2024 | 2,252 | 2,120 | 125 | 5.6% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 2,214 | 2,031 | 172 | 7.8% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Vientiane received 2,214 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,031. 172 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.8%. In 2024 it had been 5.6%: the rate rose by 2.2 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (2,252 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.6% (2024) to 7.8% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Laos, 8.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. 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
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Embassy of South Korea in Vientiane20 Samsenthay Road, Noongduangnuea Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR
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Germany’s other missions in Laos
The German embassy in Vientiane is the only mission of Germany in Laos on record. Laos in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Vientiane
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Vientiane. The head of mission on record is N.N.
Address and contact
Address: 26 Sokpalouang Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos. The record for the German embassy in Vientiane includes a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Laos
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the German embassy in Vientiane
Current procedures for the German embassy in Vientiane, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Vientiane
The German embassy in Vientiane has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Vientiane?
The German embassy in Vientiane is at 26 Sokpalouang Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Vientiane?
The German embassy in Vientiane is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Vientiane open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Vientiane do not include Saturday.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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