Laos
Poland
Poland visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Poland requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland visa?
Schengen 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
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
For the tourist visa, Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Laos
Poland has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to Laos
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Travel advice for Poland
- 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 Poland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Poland
How long Lao citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Belarus require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Laos
Polish 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 Poland?
Poland requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Laos?
No. Poland has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Laos?
Polish citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Poland 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.