Laos
Latvia
Latvia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Latvia visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases
For the tourist visa, Latvia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Latvia states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Laos
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Laos
LatviaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Latvia
Travel advice for Latvia
- 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 Latvia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Latvia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Latvia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Latvia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Latvia for visas; the official visa portal of Latvia names the right place.
Latvia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Latvia lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Latvian 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 Latvia?
Lao citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Laos?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Latvia tourist visa cost?
Latvia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Latvian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Latvia 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.