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Slovakia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Slovakia requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Slovakia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Slovakia visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Slovakia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Slovakia states it: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Laos
Slovakia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Slovak citizens travelling to Laos
SlovakiaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Slovakia
Travel advice for Slovakia
- 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 Slovakia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Slovakia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 11 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Slovakia (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Slovakia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Slovakia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Slovakia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Slovakia has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Slovakia accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Slovakia for visas; the official visa portal of Slovakia names the right place.
Slovakia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Slovakia lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Slovakia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Slovakia’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Austria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Slovak citizens travelling to Laos
Slovak 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 Slovakia?
Slovakia requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Slovakia in Laos?
No. Slovakia has no embassy in Laos.
How much does the Slovakia tourist visa cost?
Slovakia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from the day the application is accepted; up to 45 days if more checks are needed.
Do Slovak citizens need a visa for Laos?
Slovak citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Slovakia visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Slovakia 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.