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Germany visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vientiane.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Laos
- Embassy of Germany in Vientiane
26 Sokpalouang Road, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos
Today 09:00–12:00
Germany has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
Germany: visa decisions in Laos
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,774 | 1,670 | 102 | 5.8% | 99.8% |
| 2024 | 2,252 | 2,120 | 125 | 5.6% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 2,214 | 2,031 | 172 | 7.8% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Laos (Vientiane) received 2,214 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,031. 7.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.6%: the rate rose by 2.2 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (2,252 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 8.0% of the applications lodged in Laos that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Laos.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Laos, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Laos
GermanyLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Germany
How long Lao citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
In Laos, applications go to the German embassy in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Laos
German 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 Germany?
Lao citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in Laos?
The German embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Laos?
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Germany 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.