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North Macedonia visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao citizens need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Macedonia visa?

Visa-free entry and short-stay visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

All visa types for North Macedonia

Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for North Macedonia

North Macedonia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Vientiane, North Macedonian embassies and consulates are closest in Tokyo, Japan (4,140 km), Astana, Kazakhstan (4,598 km) and Doha, Qatar (5,312 km). North Macedonia sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Laos

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Travel advice for North Macedonia

  • 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.

Lao citizens planning a trip to North Macedonia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Macedonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to North Macedonia (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Macedonia (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in North Macedonia

How long Lao citizens may stay in North Macedonia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

North Macedonia has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of North Macedonia accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of North Macedonia names the right place.

North Macedonia’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Kosovo require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Laos

North Macedonian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

Lao citizens need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of North Macedonia in Laos?

No. North Macedonia has no embassy in Laos. The nearest North Macedonian embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 4,140 km from Vientiane.

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Laos?

North Macedonian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter North Macedonia visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for North Macedonia obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.