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Please note that this is a Non-official site which is operated by a private travel agency providing the approval letter service for visa on arrival. If you wish to apply for a visa before you go, please contact the embassy directly for assistance.

Vietnam Embassy in Laos - Visa Information & How to Apply

Business

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For business travelers holding Lao passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.

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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Friday - May 03, 2024

Tourist

Visa Requirements
Not required
30 days

Visa Information
For Lao passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.

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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Friday - May 03, 2024 ( 3 days 17 hours from now)

Work

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For Lao nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.

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Student

Visa Requirements
Visa required

Visa Information
For students from Laos who plan to study in Vietnam.

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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Laos

Vientiane

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane, Laos
No. 85, 23 Singha Road, Ban Phonxay, Saysettha District, Vientiane, Laos

Phone
+ 856 2145 1990 or +856 2141 3403

Fax
+856 2141 3379

Office hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Vientiane: Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 01:00 AM (Asia/Vientiane)

Email
vnemb.lao@gmail.com; vnemb.lao@mofa.gov.vn

Luang Prabang

Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Luang Prabang, Laos
No. 15/II, Wat That Village, Phothisalath Road Luang Prabang Laos

Phone
+856 71 254 748

Fax
+856 71 254 746

Office hours
Monday - Friday: 8.00 am - 11:30 am and 13:30pm - 17:00pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Luang Prabang: Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 01:00 AM (Asia/Vientiane)

Email
tlsq-lpb@mofa.gov.vn / tlsqlpb@yahoo.com

Savannakhet

Address
Consulate General of Vietnam in Savanakhet, Laos
No.118, Sisavangvong, Kayson Phomvihan district, Savannakhet province, Laos

Phone
+856 41 2124 18 or +856 20 5541 259

Fax
+856 41 2121 82

Office hours
Monday - Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM (Close now)

Time Right Now
Savannakhet: Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 01:00 AM (Asia/Vientiane)

Email
tlsxavan@laotel.com

Pakse

Address
Consulate General of Vietnam in Pakse, Laos
No.21 Rd, Pakxé, Laos

Phone
+ 856 3121 4199 or +856 3125 2947

Fax
+856 3121 2058 or +856 3121 4140

Office hours
From 7:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:30, Monday through Friday (Close now)

Time Right Now
Pakse: Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 01:00 AM (Asia/Vientiane)

Email
vnemb.la@mofa.gov.vn

How to apply

Lao passport holders or foreign passports living in Laos can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Laos, the following documents are required:

  • Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
  • Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Laos. The process involves 4 simple steps:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

Tips: None


Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in LAK)

Visa Type 3 Working Days 1 Working Day
1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 217884.3 LAK 435768.5 LAK
1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 254198.3 LAK 472082.6 LAK
3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) 363140.4 LAK 581024.7 LAK
3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) 453925.6 LAK 671809.8 LAK
1 Month Single Entry (Business) 1634132.0 LAK 1979115.4 LAK
1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 1724917.1 LAK 2069900.5 LAK
3 Month Single Entry (Business) 1997272.5 LAK 2523826.1 LAK
3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) 2269627.8 LAK 2796181.4 LAK

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Kip, click here to see our latest price in USD.


2024 Public Holiday Schedules in Laos

To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Laos, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2024.

International Labor Day

Date
01 May 2024

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
0 days, 22 hours

Labor Day / May Day

Date
01 May 2024

Day
Wednesday

Counting down
0 days, 22 hours

Children's Day

Date
01 June 2024

Day
Saturday

Counting down
31 days

June Solstice

Date
21 June 2024

Day
Friday

Counting down
51 days

Vietnamese Family Day

Date
28 June 2024

Day
Friday

Counting down
58 days

Independence Day

Date
02 September 2024

Day
Monday

Counting down
124 days

September Equinox

Date
22 September 2024

Day
Sunday

Counting down
144 days

Vietnamese Women's Day

Date
20 October 2024

Day
Sunday

Counting down
172 days

Halloween

Date
31 October 2024

Day
Thursday

Counting down
183 days

National Day

Date
02 December 2024

Day
Monday

Counting down
215 days

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