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Global Visa Services offers international travelerse-Tourist visas. The visa has a validity period of 60 days after receiving the approval Letter. The Laos Tourist Visa is valid as a single-entry authorization. That means travelers can use a Laos e-Tourist visa to enter Laos only once and stay in the country for up to 30 days. International travelers who visit Laos for tourism and leisure purposes can apply for this type of visa instead of waiting in a long line at the Embassy or Consulate. We truly recommend you apply for a Laos e-Tourist visa as soon as you can to avoid problems and solve them in time for your trip.

We strongly advise you to apply for the Laos visa online. In 2019, the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched this visa to spread the culture to an international friend. Because of its convenience, the Laos e-Visa has grown in popularity among travelers worldwide. The entire procedure is easy to complete, and no paperwork is required. You can apply remotely without waiting in long lines at the Embassy or consulate. If you are planning to travel to Laos, you should apply for a Laos visa as soon as possible to avoid problems and solve them in time for your trip. We highly recommend that you apply at least seven days before boarding a flight. 

International visitors to Laos, when applying for a tourist e-Visa, do not require a PCR test.  International visitors can apply for a Laos visa online from anywhere at any time as long as they meet the following requirements: The passports should be valid for at least 06 months from the intended arrival date in Laos and have at least two pages to get the stamp. A scan of the passport’s biographical page. A current email address is required to receive your e-Visa. The photograph should be taken as recently as possible (within the last 06 months). Once international visitors make sure that they prepare enough required documents above, they can begin the visa application process.  We always recommend you buy Travel Insurance. Because it both gives you many benefits and an advantageous condition to apply for a Laos visa. Your application will be easily approved by the Lao government as a result.

Yes. Vietnamese citizens can apply for a Laos visa again if their application is rejected.  Here are some common reasons why your application is denied: You provide inaccurate information. If there is unmatched information between the application form and the passport, your application will be rejected Your passport expired. Your passport must be valid for at least 06 months from the intended arrival date in Laos. Please check your passport’s validity before beginning the application process.  

Vietnamese passport holders are exempt from Laos visas for 30 days. They should contact the Laos Embassy in Vietnam to get more information about a visa for Laos.  The visa application process for eVisa is entirely online. Once the eVisa is issued, it will be sent to the applicant’s email address in PDF format. That’s why providing a valid email is vital during the application process. After that, travelers should print out their visas before their arrival date in Laos. The Immigration Officer at a border checkpoint will ask you to present your valid visa before letting you enter the country.  Additionally, there are additional documents that applicants are required to submit: 01 passport scan /person (You can take a picture of the passport's biographical page). This passport should be valid for at least 06 months from the intended arrival date in Laos. Travelers with dual nationality should use the same passport during the application and their trip to Laos. There should be at least 2 blank pages available for stamping. 01 photograph (any size you have) / person (the filename is your full name). The picture should be taken as recently as possible.

Vietnam is on the exemption list for Laos visas for 30 days. Therefore: Vietnamese travelers who wish to stay in Laos for less than 30 days do not require a visa Vietnamese citizens who remain in Laos for more than 30 days need to obtain a valid visa The Laos Immigration Department recently implemented an electronic visa system that allows citizens of eligible countries to apply for an eVisa instead of standard paper visas. However, Vietnamese citizens need to visit the Laos Embassy in Vietnam to apply for a proper visa.  

Yes. Vietnam and Laos are close neighbors. The two people have had a long-lasting relationship for many years. The Goverments of the two countries have made efforts to strengthen cooperation in the fields of security, national defense, trade, investment, traffic connection, education and training, and people-to-people exchanges.  Known for its spectacular scenery, Laos attracts tourists from all regions, including Vietnamese to enjoy the rich cultural heritages, tranquil pagodas, or sparkling rice paddies. Laos is completely open to travel. Travelers who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine or test Covid, while unvaccinated travelers are required to have a rapid ATK test within 48 hours of departure to Laos. Therefore, tourists can travel from Vietnam to Laos as long as they meet this requirement. Because Vietnam is on the exemption list of Laos visas for 30 days, Vietnamese passport holders can visit Laos without a visa within 30 days.

Yes. A Laos electronic visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. Its holders can enter Laos once and stay there for up to 30 days. If they wish to stay longer, they can request a visa extension. Laos visas can be extended at the Immigration Office in Vientiane or at the Immigration Division Office of the province where you are in. You must apply for a visa extension before your current visa expires. A 30-day tourist visa can only be extended twice for a maximum stay of 90 days. You can enter Laos through one of the following border checkpoints ( airports/borders): Wattay-VTE-Vientiane-Vientiane Luang Prabang-LPQ-Luang Prabang-Luang Prabang Pakse - PKZ- Champasak- Champasak Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge I (Vientiane) (from Thailand) Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet ) ( from Thailand)

If Indian citizens apply for a Laos visa online on the Laos Immigration Service website, they can choose the processing time for their application. Each visa service has a different processing time frame and cost. During the application process, please ensure the accuracy of the information because inaccurate data may cause delays in processing.  Normal: Laos Tourist visa is processed within 03 business days. Most travelers opt for this service because of its cheap price.  Urgent: If your itinerary is quite rushed. This option helps you get an eVisa after 02 processing days. Super Urgent: If you have less time to prepare, you should choose this service. Pay an extra cost, and you can expect to obtain a Laos eVisa after 24 processing hours.

Global Visa Services has made it easier for Indians to apply for a Laos eVisa online with a smartphone. This new electronic visa system helps applicants save both time and cost because it eliminates the need to visit the Embassy or the Consulate. Indian travelers should visit our website and follow the instructions to complete the visa application process. The 3 simple steps are as follows: Step 1: Click “Apply Visa” on the header of our website. Here, you will find an online application form. Please fill in this form with the necessary information: visa details & personal data Step 2: Pay the eVisa fees which are the Government fee and the Service fee. Please choose one of the payment options that best suits you (Debit or Credit Card, PayPal, American Express, or wire transfer to the Bank of Cyprus). After that, you will receive a confirmation email of your visa order. We will ask you to send us some supporting documents via our email to complete the application process. Step 3: You will receive your visa via email within 03 days. Remember to print it out before traveling to Laos.