Cameroon
Laos
Laos visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Laos visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Laos visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office
- Processing time
- eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days
Laos’ official site for the tourist visa is laoevisa.gov.la. Processing time, as Laos states it: eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office.
Where Cameroonian citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Cameroon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Vienna4,956 km
Sommerhaidenweg 43, 1180 Wien
- Embassy of Laos in Paris5,080 km
74, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Laos in Brussels5,266 km
Avenue de la Brabançonne, 19-21, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
The nearest Lao missions to Yaoundé are in Vienna, Austria (4,956 km from Yaoundé), Paris, France (5,080 km) and Brussels, Belgium (5,266 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cameroon is decided by Laos, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Lao citizens travelling to Cameroon
LaosCameroon e-Visa Cameroon visa for citizens of Laos
Travel advice for Laos
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cameroon to Laos, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Laos at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Laos (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Laos (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Laos
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cameroonian citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Cameroon. Cameroonian citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Cameroon from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
China requires Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Cameroon
Lao citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Cameroon?
No. Laos has no embassy in Cameroon. The nearest Lao embassy is in Vienna, Austria, 4,956 km from Yaoundé.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Lao citizens need a visa for Cameroon, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Laos obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.