Laos•AsiaPermanent Residence Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-180 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for approved permanent residents of Laos. Available to those meeting specific criteria including 10+ years residence, investment, or specialist status. Provides indefinite stay.
The Permanent Residence Visa is granted to foreign nationals approved to permanently live in Laos. Eligibility pathways include: (1) residing continuously in Laos for 10+ years (with 10+ months per year), (2) investing a stable business with USD 500,000+ minimum investment for 5+ years, or (3) being recognized specialists or scientists. Permanent residents have indefinite stay rights.
Annual Visa Allocation
44,000 visas per year
The planning level of 44,000 places is allocated to the entire Employer Sponsored category for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 program years. This total is shared across the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), including the Labour Agreement (LA) stream, the Direct Entry stream, and the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream. Individual Labour Agreements negotiated between employers and the Department of Home Affairs may contain specific annual nomination ceilings.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
500,000 USD
Language
Lao
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current valid passport
Residency records
Proof of 10+ years continuous residence in Laos (if applicable)
OptionalInvestment documentation
Proof of USD 500,000+ investment (if applicable)
OptionalProfessional credentials
Specialist/scientist credentials (if applicable)
OptionalCriminal background check
Police clearance from country of origin
Medical certificate
Health examination results
OptionalFinancial records
Bank statements and proof of stable income
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Advantages
- Indefinite stay
- No visa renewals
- Can lead to citizenship
- Includes dependents
- Full legal residency rights
- Multiple entry
Considerations
- Requires 10+ years residence OR 500K+ investment
- Complex approval process
- Long application timeline
- Strict background checks
- May require investment maintenance
Application Process
Meet eligibility criteria
Qualify through 10+ years residence, investment, or specialist status
Gather documents
Compile evidence of eligibility (residency records, investment docs, etc.)
Submit application
Apply to Department of Immigration with supporting documents
Background verification
Authorities verify residence, investment, and background
Approval decision
Await approval decision from immigration authorities
Receive permanent visa
Receive permanent residence visa
Application Forms
Permanent Residence Application
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