Laos
Greece
Greece visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Greece visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Greece visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
For the tourist visa, Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Greece states it: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
Where to apply in Laos
Greece has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Greek citizens travelling to Laos
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Travel advice for Greece
- 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 Greece, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Greece
How long Lao citizens may stay in Greece is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Greece has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Greece accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Greece for visas; the official visa portal of Greece names the right place.
Greece and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Greece lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Greece when it is the main destination of the trip.
Greece’s neighbours for Lao citizens
North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Greek citizens travelling to Laos
Greek 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 Greece?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.
Is there an embassy of Greece in Laos?
No. Greece has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Greece tourist visa cost?
Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Laos?
Greek citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Greece visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Greece 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.