Ivorian visa for Lao citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Lao passport holders visiting Côte d'Ivoire for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Lao citizens to enter Côte d'Ivoire for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Côte d'Ivoire e-visa for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Côte d'Ivoire visa on arrival for Lao citizens | Not Available | |
Côte d'Ivoire tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Lao passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Côte d'Ivoire.
If you are looking for Côte d'Ivoire visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Laos, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Côte d'Ivoire nearest your place of residence.
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of in Guangzhou, ~ 1177.07 kilometers (731.40 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 19 minutes).
- Kolkata: The Honorary Consulate of in Kolkata, ~ 1495.73 kilometers (929.40 mi) away from Vientiane, Laos. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 3 hours 49 minutes).
Côte d'Ivoire visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Côte d'Ivoire diplomatic mission offices to Laos for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Laos traveling to Côte d'Ivoire from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Laos) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21 | N/A |
| 2009 | 23 | 9.52% |
| 2010 | 25 | 8.70% |
| 2011 | 27 | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 38 | 31.03% |
| 2014 | 47 | 23.68% |
| 2015 | 144 | 206.38% |
| 2016 | 158 | 9.72% |
| 2017 | 180 | 13.92% |
| 2018 | 197 | 9.44% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Côte d'Ivoire & Laos comparison
Côte d'Ivoire's area is approximately 318,000 km2 (122,780 sq mi), while the area of Laos is approximately 236,800 km2 (91,428 sq mi). This means Laos is 34.29% smaller than Côte d'Ivoire.
As of October 2025, Côte d'Ivoire's population is ~29.8 million people - 21,953,931 more people than the population of Laos.
We have highlighted Côte d'Ivoire & Laos’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Côte d'Ivoire | Laos | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 29,767,882 | 7,813,951 | 22.0 million more people live in Côte d'Ivoire than Laos |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 5 | 39 | Côte d'Ivoire has 34 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Laos. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 20 | Côte d'Ivoire passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 37 | Ivorian hosts 8 fewer foreign missions than Laos. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Laos travel to Côte d'Ivoire in one year?
The number of visitors from Laos visiting Côte d'Ivoire in 2018 was approximately 197.
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Useful Information
- Yamoussoukro to Vientiane: 10856.94 km (6746.19 mi)
- Travel time: 22 hours 37 minutes
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