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B3 β€” Visit Visa (B3)
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B3 β€” Visit Visa (B3)

Visa for visiting relatives or friends in Laos. Valid for 30 days initially with possibility of extension. Available from embassies and consulates.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended up to 60 additional days)
ProcessingVaries
Cost35 USD
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Business Visa β€” Long-term (I-B2)
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Business Visa β€” Long-term (I-B2)

Extended business visa for foreign investors and business operators engaged in long-term investment or enterprise management in Laos, with multi-year options for major concession holders.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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C-B1 β€” Courtesy Visa (C-B1)
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C-B1 β€” Courtesy Visa (C-B1)

Fee-exempt visa for foreign experts participating in government-funded projects and attendees of official meetings or conferences in Laos, valid for 6 months and renewable.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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D-A1 β€” Diplomatic Visa (D-A1)
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D-A1 β€” Diplomatic Visa (D-A1)

Fee-exempt visa for high-level government delegations, diplomats, consuls, and heads of international organizations posted to Laos, valid for up to one year and renewable.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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E-B2 β€” Expert Visa (E-B2)
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E-B2 β€” Expert Visa (E-B2)

Visa for foreign experts and specialists employed by international organizations, NGOs, or government-funded development projects in Laos.

ValidityLinked to project duration
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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I-B3 β€” Long-term Stay Visa (I-B3)
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I-B3 β€” Long-term Stay Visa (I-B3)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for foreigners seeking extended residence in Laos, requiring a minimum bank deposit of $20,000 for six months or $40,000 for one year in a Lao bank account.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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LA-B2 β€” Labour Visa (LA-B2)
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LA-B2 β€” Labour Visa (LA-B2)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work visa for foreign nationals legally employed by a registered enterprise in Laos, issued for 3, 6, or 12 months and renewable with valid work permit and ID card.

Validity1 year
Processing7-15 days
CostFree
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M-B2 β€” Media Visa (M-B2)
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M-B2 β€” Media Visa (M-B2)

Visa for registered foreign journalists, press correspondents, and media representatives covering events or conducting media work in Laos.

ValidityVaries (Typically weeks to several months depending on project duration)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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NI-B2 β€” Business Visa β€” Short-term (NI-B2)
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NI-B2 β€” Business Visa β€” Short-term (NI-B2)

Visa for foreign investors, stockholders, enterprise directors, technical officers, and NGO volunteers conducting business or investment activities in Laos for up to 12 months.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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NI-B3 β€” Tourist Visa (T-B3)
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NI-B3 β€” Tourist Visa (T-B3)

Single-entry visa for foreign tourists visiting Laos for leisure and sightseeing, valid for 30 days with two possible extensions.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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P-B3 β€” Permanent Residence Visa (P-B3)
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P-B3 β€” Permanent Residence Visa (P-B3)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for foreigners and stateless persons approved to permanently reside in Laos, typically requiring 10+ years of continuous legal residence.

ValidityVaries (Provides permanent residency status in Laos)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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S-A2 β€” Official Visa (S-A2)
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S-A2 β€” Official Visa (S-A2)

Fee-exempt visa for government delegation members, diplomatic and consular staff, and employees of UN agencies and international organizations assigned to Laos.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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ST-B2 β€” Spouse Visa (SP-B3)
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ST-B2 β€” Spouse Visa (SP-B3)

Dependent visa for legally registered spouses of Lao citizens or primary visa holders, with duration matching the sponsor's visa period.

ValidityVaries (Same duration as principal visa holder)
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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TR-B3 β€” Transit Visa (TR-B3)
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TR-B3 β€” Transit Visa (TR-B3)

Short-stay visa for foreigners transiting through Laos en route to a third country, valid for 5 days and non-extendable.

ValidityVaries (Not extendable, single entry only)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 USD
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Visa Exemption (ASEAN Nationals)
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Visa Exemption (ASEAN Nationals)

Visa-free entry for ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam). Valid for 30 days. No visa required.

Validity1 month
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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