Eswatini
Laos
Laos visa for citizens of Eswatini
Entry requirement
Citizens of Eswatini must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
- 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 citizens of Eswatini apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Eswatini on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 8,247 km
- Embassy of Laos in Jakarta8,278 km
Jl. Patra Kuningan 14 No. 1A, Jakarta
- Embassy of Laos in Vienna8,423 km
Sommerhaidenweg 43, 1180 Wien
The nearest Lao missions to Mbabane are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (8,247 km from Mbabane), Jakarta, Indonesia (8,278 km) and Vienna, Austria (8,423 km). Laos sets which of its missions takes applications from Eswatini; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Lao citizens travelling to Eswatini
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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.
Citizens of Eswatini planning a trip to Laos can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of Eswatini can stay in Laos
How long citizens of Eswatini may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Eswatini apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Eswatini. Citizens of Eswatini apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Eswatini from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for citizens of Eswatini
China and Myanmar require citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Eswatini
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eswatini. The rule is the same in both directions between Eswatini and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Laos?
Citizens of Eswatini must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Eswatini?
No. Laos has no embassy in Eswatini. The nearest Lao embassy is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8,247 km from Mbabane.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eswatini.
Can citizens of Eswatini enter Laos visa-free?
No; citizens of Eswatini 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.