Visa and Passport
Passports: Passport with a
t least six months remaining validity required by all nationals
Visas: Required by all nationals except citizens Luxembourg for a maximum of 15 days.
Note: Nationals not rferred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
A 15-day visa on arrival is now available for nationals arriving at Vientiane International Airport, Luang Prabang International Airport or Friendship Bridge; visas are not extendable.
A one-month visit visa is available from the Laos embassy provided the applicant has a guarantor in Laos; visas can be extended by up to a further two months.
A one-month business visa is available from the Laos embassy; applicants require authorization from the organization they will be visiting in Laos before applying for a visa; visas can be extended until the completion of business. (d) A five-day transit visa is available for nationals transiting through Vientiane International Airport; nationals require proof of onward journey within five days.
Multiple-entry visas are only available from the ministry of foreign affairs in Laos.
Types of Visa and Cost
On arrival: US$30. Visit, Business and Transit: US$50.
Validity: All visas are issued for single entry and must be used within two months of date of issue.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy) or an officially recognized tour operator. A visa valid for Laos can also be obtained from travel agencies in Bangkok (Thailand) or on arrival.
Working Days Required: Three from consulate.
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