Laos
Finland
Finland visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Finnish missions in Laos
- Honorary Consulate of Finland in Vientiane
Dongpaina Road 49, Vientiane
Finland has 1 mission in Laos. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Vientiane.
Finnish citizens travelling to Laos
FinlandLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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.
Before travelling from Laos to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Finland
How long Lao citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Finland 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 Finland accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. Norway and Sweden require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Finnish 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 Finland?
Lao citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Finland in Laos?
No. Finland has no embassy in Laos, only honorary consulates in Vientiane.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Finnish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Finland 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.