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Laos
Laos visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Laos requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Moscow2,465 km
Малая Никитская улица 18, Moscow
- Embassy of Laos in Warsaw3,015 km
Usypiskowa 8, 02-386 Warszawa
- Embassy of Laos in Vienna3,185 km
Sommerhaidenweg 43, 1180 Wien
The nearest Lao missions to Tehran are in Moscow, Russia (2,465 km from Tehran), Warsaw, Poland (3,015 km) and Vienna, Austria (3,185 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Laos, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Lao citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
For a trip from Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Laos
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Iranian citizens
China and Myanmar require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Iran
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Iran?
No. Laos has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Lao embassy is in Moscow, Russia, 2,465 km from Tehran.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Iran?
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.