LaosCyprus

Cyprus visa for Lao citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cyprus requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Cypriot missions to Vientiane are in Kathmandu, Nepal (2,073 km from Vientiane), Karachi, Pakistan (3,750 km) and Muscat, Oman (4,615 km). Cyprus sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Laos

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Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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 Cyprus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Cyprus

How long Lao citizens may stay in Cyprus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to Laos

Cypriot 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 Cyprus?

Cyprus requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in Laos?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Cypriot consulate is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2,073 km from Vientiane.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Laos?

Cypriot citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Cyprus visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for Cyprus 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.