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 - Wednesday - January 14, 2026
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 - Tuesday - January 13, 2026 ( 3 days 11 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: Saturday Jan 10, 2026 07:15 AM (Asia/Vientiane)
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: Saturday Jan 10, 2026 07:15 AM (Asia/Vientiane)
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: Saturday Jan 10, 2026 07:15 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: Saturday Jan 10, 2026 07:15 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:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- 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.
2026 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 2026.
Valentine's Day
Date
14 February 2026
Day
Saturday
Counting down
34 days
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
Date
16 February 2026
Day
Monday
Counting down
36 days
Vietnamese New Year
Date
17 February 2026
Day
Tuesday
Counting down
37 days
Tet holiday
Date
18 February 2026
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
38 days
Tet holiday
Date
19 February 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
39 days
Tet holiday
Date
20 February 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
40 days
Tet holiday
Date
21 February 2026
Day
Saturday
Counting down
41 days
International Women's Day (Women Only)
Date
08 March 2026
Day
Sunday
Counting down
56 days
March Equinox
Date
20 March 2026
Day
Friday
Counting down
68 days
Hung Kings Festival
Date
26 April 2026
Day
Sunday
Counting down
105 days