Nature of Travel	Application Form	Photo “2x2”	Letter †	Copy of tickets or Itinerary	Vaccination Card	Invitation*
Tourists	2	3	N	Y	N	N
Business	2	3	Y	Y	N	N

TOURIST VISA

• Tourist Visa can be obtained at Vientiane Airport if the duration of stay is up to 15 days.

• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining. WVT can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport.

• A Laos TOURIST visa is usually issued for a SINGLE entry within three months from the date of issue for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 15 days.

BUSINESS VISA

• Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining. WVT can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport.

• Your host company in Laos must obtain an approval letter from the Immigration Department in Vientiane, to be sent to the Embassy of Laos in Washington. Processing is facilitated if a copy of the letter is submitted with the application.

• A Laos BUSINESS visa is usually issued for a SINGLE entry within three months from the date of issue for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 30 days.

• A business letter (for business only) of responsibility is required, stating the nature of the business to be performed the name of the business reference to be visited, guarantee sufficient financial support for the visit, and guarantee return transportation to the USA.

• The business letter (for business only) should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant. Typed on your company letterhead and addressed to:

Embassy of Laos
Visa Section, Washington, DC.

Visa Information

• A Laos TOURIST visa is usually issued for a SINGLE entry within two months from the date of issue for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 15 days.

• A Laos BUSINESS visa is usually issued for a SINGLE entry within two months from the date of issue for a period of stay not to exceed 30 days. The visa may be extended in Laos for a further 30 days.

• A multi-entry business visa can only be issued after a business joint venture has been established. Higher consular fees apply.

• Passport must have at least six months validity remaining, and one blank visa page in order for the visa to be issued.

Consular Fee per Visa
Tourist Visa $50.00
Business Visa $35.00
Former Laotian/having Laotian Parent $65.00

Visas usually processed in 5 working days.

Service Fee per Visa
Regular Process $45.00
Rush Process $70.00
Same-Day Process (if applicable) $90.00

If you have any questions, please call us in advance before you send it to us.
Return Postage :
1. Fedex Overnight :   $20.00 - $25.00
2. Fedex 2nd Day : $15.00
3. USPS Express Mail : $18.00
4. USPS Certified Mail : $7.00 (3-10 business days)
5. Courier Service : Call us for the fees !

Download Visa Form
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The requirements and fees associated with the processing of passports and visas can be changed without notice at the
digression of World Visa Travel. Modifications consist of processing procedures, application forms, embassy consular fees and
documentation necessary for visa issuance. World Visa Travel will not be held responsible for any such losses or delays related to the changes mentioned above