Laos
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Jakarta2,727 km
Jalan Dokter Kusuma Atmaja 15, DKI Jakarta
- 2,782 km
- Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi2,844 km
Shanti Path 5/50-F, 110021 New Delhi
The nearest Afghan missions to Vientiane are in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,727 km from Vientiane), Beijing, China (2,782 km) and New Delhi, India (2,844 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Laos
AfghanistanLaos Visa required Laos visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Laos to Afghanistan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Lao citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Turkmenistan and China require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Laos
Afghan citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Lao citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Laos?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,727 km from Vientiane.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Laos?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Laos, obtained before travel.
Can Lao citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Afghanistan 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.