Laos•AsiaSpouse Visa (SP-B3)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
40 USD
Stay Duration
Variable
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for spouses of other visa holders. Duration matches that of the principal visa holder. Single entry or multiple entry depending on principal visa.
The Spouse Visa (SP-B3) is issued to husbands or wives of foreign nationals holding other types of visas in Laos. The visa validity is tied to the principal visa holder's visa duration. Spouses are not permitted to undertake any work activities while in Laos on this visa.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photo
Recent photograph
Marriage certificate
Legally registered marriage certificate
Principal visa copy
Copy of principal visa holder's visa
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Advantages
- Tied to principal visa
- Simple application if principal approved
- Legal marriage recognition
- Same duration as principal
Considerations
- No work authorization
- Dependent on principal visa
- Limited to spouse purposes
- Cannot work in Laos
- Marriage must be legally registered
Application Process
Principal visa approved
Ensure principal visa holder's visa is approved
Obtain marriage certificate
Prepare legally registered marriage certificate
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, marriage certificate, and principal's visa
Apply concurrently
Submit spouse visa application at embassy
Receive visa
Collect spouse visa from embassy
Application Forms
Spouse Visa Application
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