Guinea-Bissau
Laos
Laos visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Laos visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Paris4,434 km
74, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Laos in London4,623 km
Porchester Terrace 49, W2 3TS London
- Embassy of Laos in Brussels4,699 km
Avenue de la Brabançonne, 19-21, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
Measured from Bissau, Lao embassies and consulates are closest in Paris, France (4,434 km), London, the United Kingdom (4,623 km) and Brussels, Belgium (4,699 km). Laos sets which of its missions takes applications from Guinea-Bissau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Lao citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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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 Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau can stay in Laos
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
China and Myanmar require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Lao citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Laos?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Laos has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. The nearest Lao embassy is in Paris, France, 4,434 km from Bissau.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Lao citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Laos visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Laos obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.