Ivory Coast
Laos
Laos visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Laos requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Paris4,729 km
74, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Laos in Brussels4,977 km
Avenue de la Brabançonne, 19-21, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
- Embassy of Laos in London4,992 km
Porchester Terrace 49, W2 3TS London
The nearest Lao missions to Yamoussoukro are in Paris, France (4,729 km from Yamoussoukro), Brussels, Belgium (4,977 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,992 km). Laos sets which of its missions takes applications from Ivory Coast; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Lao citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
LaosIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Laos
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Ivory Coast from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Ivorian citizens
China requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Lao citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Ivory Coast?
No. Laos has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest Lao embassy is in Paris, France, 4,729 km from Yamoussoukro.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Lao citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens 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.