Laos
Norway
Norway visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
For the tourist visa, Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Laos
Norway has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Laos
NorwayLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- 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 Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Norway
How long Lao citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Norway has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Norway accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Norway for visas; the official visa portal of Norway names the right place.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. Finland and Sweden require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Norwegian 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 Norway?
Norway requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Norway in Laos?
No. Norway has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Norwegian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Norway 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.