Laos
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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 the Netherlands in Bangkok519 km
Central Park Offices, 22nd floor, 92 Rama IV Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
The Netherlands 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. Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Laos
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Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
For a trip from Laos to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Lao citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Lao citizens
Germany and Belgium require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Laos
Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Laos?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Laos. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for Laos.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Laos?
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.