Lao People's Democratic Republic Visa Requirements

Lao People's Democratic Republic Travel Visa Required For Citizens of United States.

U.S. citizens may obtain a  Visa Upon Arrival   for 30 days stay for Tourism purposes, Upon payment of fee $ 35 (Must also carry 2 passport size photos).

You can extend your 30-day tourist visa up to an additional 60 days for a fee of $2 per day through the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.

Checklist of paperwork required for the TOURIST Visa:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • One (1) set of  visa application  form duly filled online, PRINT and signed by the applicant
  • Two (2) passport-sized photo (attached to application form)
  • Copy of Travel itinerary
  • If you are a U.S legal resident,  provide a copy of your Alien Card / or legal resident status in USA
  • Additional requirements for non-US citizens:  - Copy of original passport - Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.

Time Taken: 3 - 5 business days for the Visa processing.

Fee:  $ 50

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
  • Important - to hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.

U.S. citizens may obtain a   Visa Upon Arrival   for 30 days stay for Tourism purposes, Upon payment of fee $ 35 (Must also carry 2 passport size photos).

You can extend your 30-day tourist visa up to an additional 60 days for a fee of $2 per day through the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.

Checklist of paperwork required for the BUSINESS Visa:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • One (1) set of  visa application form  duly filled online, PRINT and signed by the applicant
  • Two (2) passport-sized photo (attached to application form)
  • A Letter of Guarantee addressed to the "The Embassy of Laos" from your employer stating applicant's name, passport details, the purpose and duration of your trip, sponsorship information and financial guarantee for expenses that will be incurred in Laos
  • Copy of Travel itinerary
  • If you are a U.S legal resident,  provide a copy of your Alien Card / or legal resident status in USA
  • Additional requirements for non-US citizens:  - Copy of original passport - Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.

Time Taken: 3 - 5 business days for the Visa processing.

Fee:  $ 50

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

  • Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
  • Maximum stay duration of 90 days is granted (when applicable) within 6 months / 180 days period.
  • Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
  • Important - to hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.