Laos
Estonia
Estonia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Estonia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Estonia visa?
Schengen short-stay (C) visa – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Estonia states it: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in Laos
Estonia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Estonian citizens travelling to Laos
EstoniaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Estonia
Travel advice for Estonia
- 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.
For a trip from Laos to Estonia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Estonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Estonia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Estonia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Estonia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Estonia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Estonia has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Estonia accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Estonia for visas; the official visa portal of Estonia names the right place.
Estonia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Estonia lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Estonia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Estonia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. Latvia requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Estonian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Estonian 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 Estonia?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Estonia.
Is there an embassy of Estonia in Laos?
No. Estonia has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Estonia tourist visa cost?
Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Estonian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Estonia visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Estonia 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.