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Multiple entry visa for business professionals and entrepreneurs. Valid for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Requires sponsorship letter from Lao company. Can be extended during stay.

Visa for foreign experts and specialists invited by the Laotian government for projects, bilateral cooperation, or conference attendance. Valid for 6 months with multiple entries. Exempted from visa fees.

Visa for diplomats, consular officers, and representatives of international organizations. Valid for 12 months with multiple entries. Exempted from visa fees.

Visa for foreign investors and business entrepreneurs with approved investments in Laos. Valid for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Multiple entry option. Requires investment license.

Visa for journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and media professionals covering news and projects in Laos. Validity depends on project duration, typically issued for weeks to months.

Visa for administrative and technical staff of embassies, consulates, UN agencies, and other international organizations. Valid for 12 months with multiple entries. Exempted from visa fees.

Visa for approved permanent residents of Laos. Available to those meeting specific criteria including 10+ years residence, investment, or specialist status. Provides indefinite stay.

Visa for foreign specialists and experts working with NGOs or international organizations. Case-by-case basis with variable validity and entries. Extendable.

Visa for spouses of other visa holders. Duration matches that of the principal visa holder. Single entry or multiple entry depending on principal visa.

Visa for foreign students enrolled in Lao educational institutions. Valid for 12 months, renewable annually. Allows multiple entries and covers full academic period.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism and leisure purposes. Valid for 30 days from date of entry. Available as e-Visa, visa on arrival, or through consulate. Can be extended twice for a total of 90 days.

Short-term visa for travelers transiting through Laos to another destination. Valid for 5 days only. Cannot be extended. Single entry only.

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

Visa-free entry for selected European countries (Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Spain, Sweden). Valid for 15 days. No visa required.

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

Employment visa for foreign workers in Laos. Valid for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit approval from Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.