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Laos visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens 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 Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Paris4,822 km
74, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Laos in Vienna4,998 km
Sommerhaidenweg 43, 1180 Wien
- Embassy of Laos in Brussels5,054 km
Avenue de la Brabançonne, 19-21, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
The nearest Lao missions to Accra are in Paris, France (4,822 km from Accra), Vienna, Austria (4,998 km) and Brussels, Belgium (5,054 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ghana is decided by Laos, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Lao citizens travelling to Ghana
LaosGhana Visa required Ghana 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.
For a trip from Ghana to Laos, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Laos
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
China requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Ghana
Lao citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Ghana?
No. Laos has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest Lao embassy is in Paris, France, 4,822 km from Accra.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Lao citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.