Laos
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
The Czech Republic requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Czech Republic visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.cz
Which Czech Republic visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
All visa types for Czech Republic
The Czech Republic’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the Czech Republic states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Czech missions in Laos
The Czech Republic has 1 mission in Laos. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Vientiane.
Czech citizens travelling to Laos
Czech RepublicLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Czech Republic
Travel advice for the Czech Republic
- 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 the Czech Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Czech Republic at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Czech Republic (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Czech Republic (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long Lao citizens may stay in the Czech Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The Czech Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Laos, and its honorary consulate in Vientiane normally does not issue visas. Lao citizens apply through a mission of the Czech Republic accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Czech Republic for visas; the official visa portal of the Czech Republic names the right place.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Czech Republic lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Czech Republic when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Czech citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Czech Republic in Laos?
No. The Czech Republic has no embassy in Laos, only honorary consulates in Vientiane.
How much does the Czech Republic tourist visa cost?
The Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Czech citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic 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.