Visa information
Visa Types
Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who’s been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.
Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
A Schengen visa is a short stay visa, i.e., for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.
A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e., where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area.
A single trip is considered when an applicant enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.
If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.
The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. printouts of intended flight bookings or other proof of intended ways of travel, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.
Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to three months (90 days) before the intended departure date.
The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS Global does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.
The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.
If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.
Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.
Following visa categories are considered short-stay visas (Schengen visas):
National visa
For a German long-stay visa, you are required to submit your application directly at the German Embassy in Vientiane with prior appointment arranged through the Embassy’s own online appointment system.
Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.
Following visa categories are considered long-stay visas (National visas):
Schengen Visa
(For a maximum stay of 90 days per 180-day period)
If you wish to visit Germany for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Germany.
A short-stay Schengen visa allows the holder to transit through or remain in German territory and all other Schengen States for a maximum period of three months (90 days) within a period of 180 days from the entry date into the Schengen Area.
Short-stay Schengen visa applications cannot be submitted more than 90 days in advance before the intended travel date.
However, they must be submitted at least 15 calendar days prior to the proposed date of travel. VFS Global is the outsourcing office responsible for the reception and release of passports for short-stay Schengen visa applications.
Tourism
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Overview
Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicants, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e., visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping) need to apply as tourists.
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Visa Fees
VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
- Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
TYPE OF VISA EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT Schengen visa (Adults) 90 2233000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 6 to 11 years old) 45 1117000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 0 to 5 years old) Free of Charge Free of Charge -
The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Lao Kip only.
The exchange rate between EUR and LAK is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in LAK depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.
The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
Visa fee exemptions
The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
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Spouse, partners in civil union, widow and underage children of German citizens
Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport
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Parents of underage German citizens
Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport
- Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied
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Children under 6 years
Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday
- School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
- Researchers
- Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
- Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
- Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
- For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)
The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)
- Diplomatic and Service Passports
- UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
- Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ
Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is EUR 30, LAK 745000 per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).
VFS SERVICE FEE EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT 30 745000 Cash at the VAC
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Added Value Service page
Note:
An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.
Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.
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Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Tourist Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Touristen -
Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
- Without shadows in the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.
Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
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Travel Medical Insurance
A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Laos. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Laos are accepted.
The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.
Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.
Accredited insurance companies are:
- in Laos: Allianz General Laos and Laovivat Insurance
- all insurance companies listed here: Click here
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Processing Time
Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 90 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 30 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.
The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.
Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Vientiane.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or the launch assistant directly on the website.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.
Information Forms
Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
Information on data protection law
Receipt of data protection information
Translation Offices
Documents in Lao language must be translated into English or into German.
Click here for a list of translation offices in Laos. Other translation offices are also accepted.
Power of Attorney
If your visa application is submitted or your passport is collected by a representative, please provide the filled and signed power of attorney form.
Business
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Overview
Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
A business visa is required if during any portion of the visit, the applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. e.g., meetings, conferences, trainings, trade fairs, etc. The applicant will have to provide evidence that she/he falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.
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Visa Fees
VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
- Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
TYPE OF VISA EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT Schengen visa (Adults) 90 2233000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 6 to 11 years old) 45 1117000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 0 to 5 years old) Free of Charge Free of Charge -
The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Lao Kip only.
The exchange rate between EUR and LAK is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in LAK depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.
The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
Visa fee exemptions
The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
-
Spouse, partners in civil union, widow and underage children of German citizens
Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport
-
Parents of underage German citizens
Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport
- Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied
-
Children under 6 years
Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday
- School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
- Researchers
- Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
- Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
- Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
- For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)
The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)
- Diplomatic and Service Passports
- UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
- Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ
Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is EUR 30, LAK 745000 per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).
VFS SERVICE FEE EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT 30 744000 Cash at the VAC
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Added Value Service page
Note:
An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.
Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.
-
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Business Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für geschäftliche Zwecke -
Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
- Without shadows in the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.
Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
-
Travel Medical Insurance
A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Laos. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Laos are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.
Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.
Accredited insurance companies are:
- in Laos: Allianz General Laos and Laovivat Insurance
- all insurance companies listed here: Click here
-
Processing Time
Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 90 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 30 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.
The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.
Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Vientiane.
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Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or the launch assistant directly on the website.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.
Information Forms
Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
Information on data protection law
Receipt of data protection information
Translation Offices
Documents in Lao language must be translated into English or into German.
Click here for a list of translation offices in Laos. Other translation offices are also accepted.
Power of Attorney
If your visa application is submitted or your passport is collected by a representative, please provide the filled and signed power of attorney form.
Visitor
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Overview
Every applicant, including children and infants, has to submit her/his Schengen visa application by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online (see Schedule an Appointment) by the applicant.
Applicants traveling to Germany to visit family or friends may apply for this visa.
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Visa Fees
VFS Global is collecting three types of application fees:
- Visa fees, which are collected on behalf of the consular authority for the application processing.
- Application Service fees, which correspond to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global.
- Added Value Service fees, which correspond to optional added value services you have used during the application process.
Attention: The payment of the above fees does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa fee and the service fee are both non-refundable and non-transferable after the application is transferred to the consular authority, the visa application is denied by the administration or the applicant decides to terminate his or her application.
Visa fees
TYPE OF VISA EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT Schengen visa (Adults) 90 2233000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 6 to 11 years old) 45 1117000 Cash at the VAC Schengen visa (Children, 0 to 5 years old) Free of Charge Free of Charge -
The fee is fixed in Euro but payable in Lao Kip only.
The exchange rate between EUR and LAK is decided by the Consular Authority and updated periodically. The applicable visa fees in LAK depend on the current exchange rate, which can be changed without any notifications.
The visa fee of 35 EUR is stipulated by a visa facilitation agreement with the EU for citizens of: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
Visa fee exemptions
The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
-
Spouse, partners in civil union, widow and underage children of German citizens
Proof by marriage certificate/birth certificate, together with German passport
-
Parents of underage German citizens
Proof by birth certificate, together with German passport
- Family members of EU/EER nationals, if enjoying free movement and accompanied
-
Children under 6 years
Application received at the Consulate before the 6th birthday, fee applies on the birthday
- School pupils, students and accompanying teachers for study or educational training
- Researchers
- Representatives of non-profit organisations/participants <25 years for non-profit events
- Trade fair exhibitors with personalized trade fair exhibitor ticket (full passport name)
- Students and accompanying teachers of PASCH schools / PASCH school exchange
- Persons officially invited by a German public institution/EU when travel and accommodation expenses are covered by German/EU/UN public funds (including scholarship holders)
- For transfer of previous multiple entry visa into new passport (old passport no free pages)
The visa fee is also waived for official passport travelers (applying through MoFA, not VAC)
- Diplomatic and Service Passports
- UN staff/delegates and participants of UN conferences
- Seminars sponsored and organized by GIZ
Please note that the visa fees are as above indicated. No other amount will be requested for the visa issuance or for urgent process for visa issuance.
Application service fee
The service fee, mandatory for all visa applications is EUR 30, LAK 745000 per application inclusive of taxes. This fee corresponds to the standard application processing service provided by VFS Global (i.e., information provision, appointment booking, visa application reception, data processing, etc.).
VFS SERVICE FEE EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT 30 745000 Cash at the VAC
Added Value Service fees
For more information, please check the Added Value Service page
Note:
An official receipt should be obtained for all payments made.
Kindly be informed that the fees are non-refundable and non-transferable once the payment is made.
-
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Documents Checklist (English) – Schengen Visitor Visa Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Schengenvisum für Besucher -
Photo Specifications
Please submit two passport photos which should fulfill the following criteria (conform to ICAO standards).
The photos are part of the biometric data, mandatory for a Schengen visa application.
- Colour photo on a white background
- Size: 3.5 x 4.5cm
- Taken from the front with the subject looking directly at the camera
- Mouth must be closed, teeth not visible
- Without shadows in the face
- Wearer of glasses: the eyes must not be covered by the frames of the glasses
- Sharp, not blurred, high pixel resolution (600 DPI)
- Face covers 70-80% of the photo
- Recent photo, not older than 6 months
The photo will be imprinted into the visa sticker and must fulfill these criteria. The photo is stored in different databases (central register for foreigners, visa information system), so that a comparison can take place when entering the Schengen area.
Photos which are older than 6 months are not accepted by the visa section and applications containing photographs that are older than 6 months will be rejected and not processed. In order to avoid this, we advise you to take new photos right before the visa application submission.
-
Travel Medical Insurance
A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Germany and other Schengen states. You may provide either a policy from an insurance company based in Europe or in Laos. Please note that only certain insurance companies in Laos are accepted. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen states and cover the total length of the visit.
Please note, the Insurance policy will be considered valid, only if it has the insurance company stamp and authorized signature.
Accredited insurance companies are:
- in Laos: Allianz General Laos and Laovivat Insurance
- all insurance companies listed here: Click here
-
Processing Time
Applications for a Schengen (short-term) visa can be filed within 90 days preceding the planned trip. Applications are in most cases reviewed within 15 calendar days. In individual cases, the review period can be extended up to 30 days and more at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany for any reason. It is recommended not to file a visa application later than 15 days before the trip, as it cannot be otherwise guaranteed it will be reviewed in time.
The Visa Application Centre has no right to influence anyhow the processing time of visa applications as well as to accelerate the application.
Please note that you may be required to appear before a visa officer for a personal interview at the Consulate of Germany prior to a decision being taken on your application. The Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Applicants are requested to read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this website help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
All visa decisions are solely at the discretion of the Embassy of Germany in Vientiane.
-
Download Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information, read the user guide or the launch assistant directly on the website.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.
Information Forms
Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
Information on data protection law
Receipt of data protection information
Translation Offices
Documents in Lao language must be translated into English or into German.
Click here for a list of translation offices in Laos. Other translation offices are also accepted.
Power of Attorney
If your visa application is submitted or your passport is collected by a representative, please provide the filled and signed power of attorney form.
National Visa
A national visa is intended for a person wishing to enter Germany for a stay of more than 90 days within a 180-day period.
The decision to be made for a national visa is subject to the approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany.
The following types are falling in the category of a national visa: family reunification (after marriage in Laos) and marriage or partnership registration in Germany.
Family Reunion to the German spouse / spouse living in Germany
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Overview
The visa for a family reunification with a German or EU citizen is given in request for a national visa in order to join husband, wife or partner who is a national of Germany or the European Union and who lives in Germany.
You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Vientiane.
Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.
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Visa Fees
TYPE OF VISA EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT National visa
(Adult)75 respective exchange rate for that day Cash at the German Embassy in Vientiane -
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum für den Familiennachzug zum Ehepartner / Lebenspartner in Deutschland -
Processing Time
As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times applications take two months on average.
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Download Forms
National Visa Application Form
Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information on national visa applications, please visit the Embassy’s webpage information section.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.
Information Forms
Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Vientiane.
Family Reunion (for marriage / partnership registration in Germany)
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Overview
This visa is intended for partners (not married, not registered partnership) who will stay in Germany longer than 90 days in order to enter a marriage or registered partnership.
You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Vientiane.
Please click here for the link to the website of the German Embassy and here to reach the Embassy’s appointment system.
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Visa Fees
TYPE OF VISA EURO LAK MODE OF PAYMENT National visa
(Adult)75 respective exchange rate for that day Cash at the German Embassy in Vientiane -
Documents Required
- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your visa application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Dokumentencheckliste (Deutsch) – Nationales Visum zur Eheschließung oder zur Eintragung einer Lebenspartnerschaft in Deutschland -
Processing Time
As long-term visas can only be issued after approval by the competent Aliens’ Office in Germany and due to long mailing times applications take two months on average.
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Download Forms
National Visa Application Form
Please complete the following application form in full. Print a copy of all pages, sign it and submit it with your remaining visa application documents. For more information on national visa applications, please visit the Embassy’s webpage information section.
The application form has to be signed personally by the applicant. For applicants under 18 years of age, the application form must be signed at least by one of the parents or legal guardians.
Information Forms
Information form on § 54 Abs. 2 Nr. 8 i. V. m. § 53 AufenthG
You must submit your visa application with prior appointment directly at the German Embassy in Vientiane.