Visa Information for Laos

1. Documentary requirements

An application form filled and signed by the applicant.

Two recent photographs.

A passport must have at least six months remaining validity.

2. Types of visas, Length of staying permission and additional documents required Transit visa Maximum five days for stay (in Vientiane only).

Proof of an entry visa and air ticket to the third country.

Tourist visa Fifteen days (non-extendable).

Visa processing should be made through an eligible tour company which has a contract with a tour company in the Lao PDR or directly through the Lao Embassy or Consulate in many countries such as France, Russia, Sweden, USA, Poland, Germany, Cuba, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, The Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Australia and USA.

Visit visa

One month for stay (can be extended for two additional months).

Visa request can be processed either through a guarantor in Laos or the Lao Embassy Business visa Visa authorization is arranged by sponsor in Laos and the Embassy can not process visas until it receives authorization or approval from the authorities concerned in Laos.

One month for stay (can be extended until completion of your business term).

Multiple entry visa: available only from the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR. 3.

Validity of Visas

All types of visas are issued for one entry and must be used within two months of issue date.

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