LaosFrance: Visa required

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Do Laos passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa required

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

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 of2026-10-14

Distance9,154 km, straight line (~11h 16m nonstop)

Visa-free access to France126 of 230 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near France

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

Other visa-free destinations for Laos passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Laos passport holders need a visa for France?

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

How far is France from Laos?

About 9,154 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 16m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in France?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in France?

112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18.

What time zone is France in?

Paris (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Paris?

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter France without a visa?

126 of the 230 nationalities this site tracks can enter France visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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

Andorra, 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 ≈ 22354.93 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	18°C	4mm	332h
February	29.8°C	17.8°C	2mm	317h
March	32°C	21.2°C	135mm	315h
April	32.1°C	22.2°C	82mm	291h
May	34.7°C	24.5°C	176mm	315h
June	30.2°C	23.4°C	378mm	266h
July	30.7°C	23.3°C	398mm	288h
August	28.7°C	23.1°C	583mm	177h
September	29.6°C	23.1°C	383mm	240h
October	28°C	21.4°C	137mm	241h
November	29.3°C	19.8°C	5mm	304h
December	26.9°C	15.7°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 France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

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

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	3°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.5°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	4°C	70mm	236h
April	19.6°C	7.8°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.4°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.3°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.4°C	12mm	362h
August	26.9°C	16.8°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.4°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.4°C	97mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.9°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.9°C	136mm	114h

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

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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