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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

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Laos citizens need a visa to enter Cyprus. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Laos vs Cyprus: passport comparison

Laos

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #167 · mobility 75.8

Cyprus

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #36 · mobility 167
15

countries both Laos and Cyprus can enter visa-free together

Laos + Cyprus: passport compatibility

36%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Laos and Cyprus travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
18 both need a visa
126 access differs

Where Laos and Cyprus can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Laos is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Laos → Cyprus

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Laos → Cyprus rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Laos passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Laos goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Cyprus

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Laos citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Laos citizens need a visa to enter Cyprus. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Laos or Cyprus?
The Cyprus passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Laos #167, Cyprus #36.
Where can Laos and Cyprus citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Cyprus?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Laos and Cyprus?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Laos passport ranking

Where else the Laos passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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