Laos
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Croatia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Croatia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Croatia visa?
Short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted together with all other Schengen states.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Croatia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on crovisa.mvep.hr. Processing time, as Croatia states it: As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted together with all other Schengen states.
Where to apply in Laos
Croatia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Croatian citizens travelling to Laos
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Travel advice for Croatia
- 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 Croatia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Croatia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Croatia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Croatia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Croatia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Croatia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Croatia has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Croatia accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Croatia for visas; the official visa portal of Croatia names the right place.
Croatia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Croatia lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Croatia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Croatia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Croatian citizens travelling to Laos
Croatian 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 Croatia?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia.
Is there an embassy of Croatia in Laos?
No. Croatia has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Croatia tourist visa cost?
Croatia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed.
Do Croatian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Croatian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Croatia 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.