Laos
Japan
Japan visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at la.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Laos
Japan has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
Japanese citizens travelling to Laos
JapanLaos Visa-free, 15 days Laos visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Japan
How long Lao citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Laos
Japanese citizens can visit Laos without a visa for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Japan?
Lao citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Laos?
The Japanese embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Japanese citizens can visit Laos without a visa for up to 15 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Japan 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.