Laos
Italy
Italy visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Italy
Italy has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Italy in Bangkok519 km
27 & 40 Floor, CRC Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless road, Lumpini, 10330 Bangkok, Bangkok
Italy looks after Laos from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (519 km from Vientiane) as the responsible post. Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Italian citizens travelling to Laos
ItalyLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Italy
How long Lao citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Italian 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 Italy?
Lao citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Laos?
No. Italy has no embassy in Laos. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for Laos.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Italian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Italy 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.