Laos
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Mexico visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico 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 Mexico in Hanoi481 km
Thụy Khuê 14, 10287 Hanoi
- Embassy of Mexico in Bangkok520 km
ถนนสาทรใต้ 1, 10120 Bangkok
- Consulate General of Mexico in Guangzhou1,255 km
天河路 208号2001室, 广州市
Measured from Vientiane, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km), Bangkok, Thailand (520 km) and Guangzhou, China (1,255 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to Laos
MexicoLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Lao citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Lao citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Guatemala, the United States and Belize require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Laos
Mexican 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 Mexico?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Laos?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Laos?
Mexican citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Mexico 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.