Niger
Laos
Laos visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Laos visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Laos visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office
- Processing time
- eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days
Laos’ official site for the tourist visa is laoevisa.gov.la. Processing time, as Laos states it: eVisa up to 3 working days; the Lao Embassy in Washington, for example, takes 10 business days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days from the date of entry, extendable at a Lao immigration office.
Where Nigerien citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Niger on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Laos in Paris3,931 km
74, Avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Laos in Vienna4,078 km
Sommerhaidenweg 43, 1180 Wien
- Embassy of Laos in Brussels4,156 km
Avenue de la Brabançonne, 19-21, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels
The nearest Lao missions to Niamey are in Paris, France (3,931 km from Niamey), Vienna, Austria (4,078 km) and Brussels, Belgium (4,156 km). Laos sets which of its missions takes applications from Niger; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Lao citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for Laos
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Niger to Laos, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Laos at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Laos (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Laos (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Laos
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerien citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Niger. Nigerien citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Niger from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Nigerien citizens
China and Myanmar require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Laos.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Laos?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Niger?
No. Laos has no embassy in Niger. The nearest Lao embassy is in Paris, France, 3,931 km from Niamey.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Laos 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.