Laos
All Visa Pathways(15 visas)
LaosB3 — 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.
LaosBusiness Visa - 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.
LaosC-B1 — 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.
LaosD-A1 — 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.
LaosE-B2 — Expert Visa (E-B2)
Visa for foreign experts and specialists employed by international organizations, NGOs, or government-funded development projects in Laos.
LaosI-B3 — Long-term Stay Visa (I-B3)
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.
LaosLA-B2 — Labour Visa (LA-B2)
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.
LaosM-B2 — Media Visa (M-B2)
Visa for registered foreign journalists, press correspondents, and media representatives covering events or conducting media work in Laos.
LaosNI-B2 — Business Visa - 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.
LaosNI-B3 — Tourist Visa (T-B3)
Single-entry visa for foreign tourists visiting Laos for leisure and sightseeing, valid for 30 days with two possible extensions.
LaosP-B3 — Permanent Residence Visa (P-B3)
Visa for foreigners and stateless persons approved to permanently reside in Laos, typically requiring 10+ years of continuous legal residence.
LaosS-A2 — 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.
LaosST-B2 — 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.
LaosTR-B3 — 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.
LaosVisa 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.