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Venezuela visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Venezuela visa?

All visa types for Venezuela

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Venezuela

Venezuela has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Venezuelan missions to Vientiane are in Hanoi, Vietnam (480 km from Vientiane), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,650 km) and Jakarta, Indonesia (2,731 km). Venezuela sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to Laos

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Travel advice for Venezuela

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Venezuela, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Venezuela

How long Lao citizens may stay in Venezuela is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

Venezuela has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Venezuela accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Venezuela names the right place.

Venezuela’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Brazil requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to Laos

Venezuelan 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 Venezuela?

Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.

Is there an embassy of Venezuela in Laos?

No. Venezuela has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Venezuelan embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 480 km from Vientiane.

Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Laos?

Venezuelan citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for Venezuela 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.