Laos
Spain
Spain visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Spain
Spain has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Spain in Bangkok519 km
ถนนรัชดาภิเษก, Bangkok
Spain looks after Laos from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (519 km from Vientiane) as the responsible post. Spain sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Spanish citizens travelling to Laos
SpainLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Spain
How long Lao citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to Laos from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Lao citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Spanish 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 Spain?
Lao citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Spain in Laos?
No. Spain has no embassy in Laos. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for Laos.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Lao citizens need a visa for Spain 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.