Laos•AsiaVisit Visa (B3)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3-5 days
Application Fee
35 USD
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for visiting relatives or friends in Laos. Valid for 30 days initially with possibility of extension. Available from embassies and consulates.
The Visit Visa (B3) is designed for citizens of countries without visa exemption agreements who intend to visit relatives or friends working or living in Laos. It provides 30 days of stay with extension possibilities.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photo
Recent photograph
Invitation letter
Letter from relative or friend inviting visit
Proof of accommodation
Hotel booking or accommodation letter from relative
Proof of relationship
Documents showing relationship to person in Laos
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Advantages
- Affordable visa fee
- Flexible purpose
- Extendable
- Simple application
- Available from embassies
Considerations
- Limited to visiting purposes
- No work authorization
- Requires invitation letter
- 30-day initial validity
- Cannot undertake employment
Application Process
Obtain invitation
Receive invitation from relative or friend in Laos
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, invitation letter, and accommodation proof
Apply at embassy
Submit visa application at Lao embassy or consulate
Pay fee
Pay visa application fee
Receive visa
Collect visa from embassy
Application Forms
Visit Visa Application Form
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