Laos
China
China visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at la.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Laos
- Embassy of China in Vientiane
WAT NAK ROAD, SISATTANAK, VIENTIANE, LAO P.D.R.
Today 08:30–11:30, 14:00–17:00 -
China has 2 missions in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane. Consulates: Luang Prabang.
Chinese citizens travelling to Laos
ChinaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- 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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in China
How long Lao citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Vientiane and the consulate in Luang Prabang, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Mongolia, Myanmar, Russia and Vietnam admit Lao citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Laos
Chinese 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 China?
Lao citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Laos?
The Chinese embassy in Laos is in Vientiane; there is also a consulate in Luang Prabang.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Chinese citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for China 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.