Vietnam Embassy in Pakxan - Visa Information & How to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in Pakxan
There is NO embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Pakxan, Laos. Travellers from Pakxan can contact the nearest embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane for visa information.
| Nearest Embassy | Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane ( km) |
| Address | No. 85, 23 Singha Road, Ban Phonxay, Saysettha District, Vientiane, Laos |
| Phone | + 856 2145 1990 or +856 2141 3403 |
| Distance | 117.0km (72.7mi) |
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| Current time in Pakxan | Tuesday Nov 25, 2025 09:38 AM |
How to get from Pakxan to the embassy in Vientiane
How to apply
Lao nationals and foreign visitors living in Pakxan, Laos can choose between applying for a visa through the embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane or applying online for an approval letter to pick up the visa on arrival.
E-visa application
To apply for an e-visa online from Pakxan, please follow these steps:
- Access our online e-visa application form.
- Upload .jpg images of your Lao passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
- Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 998636 LAK)
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 18:30 PM, local Pakxan time on 04 December 2025.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Pakxan, 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 those who fly from Pakxan to Vietnam (Average flight time between Pakxan and Vietnam is about 0h hours, 37 minutes). 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.