Laos
Albania
Albania visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Albania visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Albania visa?
Electronic visa (e-Visa) issued through the e-Visa system
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa C: up to 90 days in 180. Visa D: issued with a one-year validity and a stay of 90 up to 180 days, used to apply for a residence permit or Unique Permit.
- Fee
- €35
- Processing time
- 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases.
Albania’s e-Visa costs €35 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is e-visa.al. Processing time, as Albania states it: 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Visa C: up to 90 days in 180. Visa D: issued with a one-year validity and a stay of 90 up to 180 days, used to apply for a residence permit or Unique Permit.
Where to apply in Laos
Albania has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Albanian citizens travelling to Laos
AlbaniaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Albania
Travel advice for Albania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Before travelling from Laos to Albania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Albania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 25 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Albania (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Albania (updated 16 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Albania
How long Lao citizens may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Albania’s neighbours for Lao citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Albanian citizens travelling to Laos
Albanian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Albania?
Lao citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Albania in Laos?
No. Albania has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Albania e-Visa cost?
Albania’s official sources give a standard fee of €35 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Albanian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Albania visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Albania.
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.