Laos
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Brazil visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Brazil visa?
Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Brazil
Brazil 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 Brazil in Hanoi481 km
Phố Lý Thường Kiệt 44B, 10225 Hà Nội
- Embassy of Brazil in Bangkok520 km
34 Floor, Lumpini Tower - 1168/101 Rama IV Road - Thungmahamek, Sathorn - Bangkok 10120 - THAILAND
- Embassy of Brazil in Yangon698 km
Nº 42, Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Street, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Measured from Vientiane, Brazilian embassies and consulates are closest in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km), Bangkok, Thailand (520 km) and Yangon, Myanmar (698 km). Brazil sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Laos
BrazilLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- 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 Laos to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Brazil
How long Lao citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Brazil has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Brazil accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Brazil names the right place.
Brazil’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Brazilian citizens travelling to Laos
Brazilian 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 Brazil?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.
Is there an embassy of Brazil in Laos?
No. Brazil has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Brazilian embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Brazilian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Brazil 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.