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Ireland visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Vientiane, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Hanoi, Vietnam (482 km), Hong Kong (1,298 km) and Singapore (1,860 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Laos

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Ireland

How long Lao citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Lao citizens

The United Kingdom requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Laos

Irish citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Lao citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Laos?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Irish embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 482 km from Vientiane.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Laos?

Irish citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.