LaosCzechia: Visa required

LaosCzechia

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for Czechia?

Visa required

Yes. Laos passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Czechia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance8,277 km, straight line (~10h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Czechia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Czechia passport holders visiting Laos: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Czechia

Laos passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Laos passport holders

See all Laos destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for Czechia?

Yes. Laos passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Czechia.

How far is Czechia from Laos?

About 8,277 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Czechia?

Czech koruna (CZK).

What is the emergency number in Czechia?

112 / 150 / 155 / 156 / 158.

What time zone is Czechia in?

Prague (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Prague?

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Czechia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Czechia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Laos passport holders visit without a visa instead of Czechia?

San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Laos

Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia, and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Laos has a population of more than 7.5 million, and its capital and most populous city is Vientiane. It has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the town of Luang Prabang, the temple complex of Vat Phou, and the Plain of Jars. Laos participates in the Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation programme and is a member of ASEAN, the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, East Asia Summit, La Francophonie, and the World Trade Organization.

CapitalVientiane

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population7.9M

Area236,800 km²

CurrencyLao kip (1 USD ≈ 22334.46 LAK)

LanguagesLao

Calling code+856

Drives on theright

TimezoneVientiane (UTC+7)

Nearest airportWattay International Airport (VTE), 78 km

Emergency number190 / 191 / 195

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,325 (2025)

Tourist arrivals886.4K (2020)

Climate in Vientiane

Warmest May, coolest December, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Vientiane, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.4°C	17.9°C	4mm	332h
February	29.8°C	17.7°C	2mm	317h
March	32°C	21.1°C	135mm	315h
April	32.2°C	22.1°C	82mm	291h
May	34.8°C	24.4°C	177mm	315h
June	30.2°C	23.3°C	382mm	266h
July	30.7°C	23.3°C	395mm	288h
August	28.7°C	23.1°C	581mm	177h
September	29.6°C	23°C	384mm	240h
October	28°C	21.4°C	136mm	241h
November	29.3°C	19.7°C	5mm	304h
December	26.9°C	15.5°C	1mm	317h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Laos is the only landlocked nation in Southeast Asia. Laos is rich in both the diversity of its people and its landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Champasak cultural landscape
Hin Nam No National Protected Area
Luang Prabang
Plain of Jars

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About Czechia

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec.

CapitalPrague

RegionCentral Europe

Population10.9M

Area78,865 km²

CurrencyCzech koruna (1 USD ≈ 21.69 CZK)

LanguagesCzech, Slovak

Calling code+420

Drives on theright

TimezonePrague (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVáclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 150 / 155 / 156 / 158

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$35,917 (2025)

Tourist arrivals37.2M (2019)

Climate in Prague

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Prague, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.1°C	-1.5°C	23mm	151h
February	8.7°C	2.3°C	86mm	172h
March	10°C	0.7°C	42mm	268h
April	17.9°C	4.3°C	12mm	349h
May	18°C	7.6°C	79mm	329h
June	22.1°C	13.5°C	142mm	292h
July	25.5°C	14.8°C	45mm	370h
August	26°C	15.9°C	119mm	324h
September	21.2°C	10.8°C	66mm	271h
October	14.2°C	7.2°C	94mm	160h
November	8.3°C	2.2°C	20mm	148h
December	5.4°C	0.3°C	33mm	110h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Czech Republic, or Czechia (Česko) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is not a large country but has a rich and eventful history, including incidents and people like Saint Wenceslas, Jan Hus, the Thirty-years War, Operation Anthropoid and the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Czechs, Germans, Slovaks, Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen, and deserters from Napoleon's army have lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that grace this small country with hundreds of ancient castles, monasteries and stately mansions, and entire towns that give the impression of being comprehensive artefacts. The Czech Republic contains a vast number of architectural treasures and has beautiful forests and mountains to match.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Gardens and Castle at Kroměříž
Historic Centre of Prague
Historic Centre of Telč
Historic Centre of Český Krumlov
Holašovice
Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Třebíč
Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec
Landscape for Breeding and Training of Ceremonial Carriage Horses at Kladruby nad Labem

Upcoming public holidays

October 28, 2026Den vzniku samostatného československého státu

November 17, 2026Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva

December 24, 2026Štědrý den

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