Vietnam Embassy in Laos - Visa Information & How to Apply
| Available Visas | Visa Requirements | Visa Information | Get This Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Visa required | For business travelers holding Lao passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. | Get it as soon as |
| Tourist | Not required 30 days | For Lao passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. | Get it as soon as 18:30 - Friday - 26 April, 2024 ( 9 days 23 hours from now) |
| Work | Visa required | For Lao nationals who intend to work in Vietnam. | |
| Student | Visa required | For students from Laos who plan to study in Vietnam. |
Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Laos
Address
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 16, 2024 18:44 PM (Asia/Vientiane)
Email
vnemb.lao@gmail.com; vnemb.lao@mofa.gov.vn
Address
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 16, 2024 18:44 PM (Asia/Vientiane)
Email
tlsq-lpb@mofa.gov.vn / tlsqlpb@yahoo.com
Address
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 16, 2024 18:44 PM (Asia/Vientiane)
Email
tlsxavan@laotel.com
Address
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 16, 2024 18:44 PM (Asia/Vientiane)
Email
vnemb.la@mofa.gov.vn
How to apply
Lao passport holders or foreign passports living in Laos can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
To apply for an e-visa online from Laos, 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 (47 USD ~ 853380 LAK)
- Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 18:30 PM, local Vientiane time on 26 April 2024.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
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
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.
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.
| Holidays | Date | Day | Counting down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hung Kings Festival | 18 April 2024 | Thursday | 1 days, 5 hours |
| Liberation Day/Reunification Day | 30 April 2024 | Tuesday | 13 days, 5 hours |
| International Labor Day | 01 May 2024 | Wednesday | 14 days, 5 hours |
| Labor Day / May Day | 01 May 2024 | Wednesday | 14 days, 5 hours |
| Children's Day | 01 June 2024 | Saturday | 45 days |
| June Solstice | 21 June 2024 | Friday | 65 days |
| Vietnamese Family Day | 28 June 2024 | Friday | 72 days |
| Independence Day | 02 September 2024 | Monday | 138 days |
| September Equinox | 22 September 2024 | Sunday | 158 days |
| Vietnamese Women's Day | 20 October 2024 | Sunday | 186 days |