Laos
Canada
Canada visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Laos
- Embassy of Canada in Vientiane
Thadeua Road KM4, Vientiane
Canada has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
Canadian citizens travelling to Laos
CanadaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Canada
How long Lao citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
In Laos, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Lao citizens
The United States requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Laos
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Canada?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Laos?
The Canadian embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Canada 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.