Laos
Romania
Romania visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Romania visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Romania visa?
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism (viză de scurtă ședere, C/TU)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Apply on e-Visa portal of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For the tourist visa, Romania’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on evisa.mae.ro. Processing time, as Romania states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.
Where to apply in Laos
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to Laos
RomaniaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Romania
Travel advice for Romania
- 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.
Before travelling from Laos to Romania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Romania at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Romania (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Romania (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Romania
How long Lao citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Romania accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Romania for visas; the official visa portal of Romania names the right place.
Romania and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Romania lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Hungary, Bulgaria and Serbia require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Laos
Romanian 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 Romania?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in Laos?
No. Romania has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Romania tourist visa cost?
Romania’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Romanian citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Romania 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.