Suriname
Laos
Laos visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Laos requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Laos
Laos has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,493 km
- Embassy of Laos in Washington D.C.4,283 km
S Street Northwest 2222, 20008 Washington
- Embassy of Laos in London7,139 km
Porchester Terrace 49, W2 3TS London
The nearest Lao missions to Paramaribo are in Havana, Cuba (3,493 km from Paramaribo), Washington D.C., the United States (4,283 km) and London, the United Kingdom (7,139 km). Laos sets which of its missions takes applications from Suriname; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Lao citizens travelling to Suriname
LaosSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname visa for citizens of Laos
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.
Surinamese citizens planning a trip to Laos can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Laos
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Laos is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Laos has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Laos accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Laos names the right place.
Laos’ neighbours for Surinamese citizens
China admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. Myanmar requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Lao citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Lao citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Laos in Suriname?
No. Laos has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Lao embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 3,493 km from Paramaribo.
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Lao citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Laos visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.