How to Apply for a Vietnam Visa in Luang Prabang, Laos

How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Luang Prabang: Lao citizens visit visa-free for up to 30 days. Travelers heading from northern Laos to Dien Bien or Hanoi can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online instead of visiting the consulate. The Vietnam consulate in Luang Prabang is on Phothisalath Rd in Wat That village and opens on weekdays.

The office is a Consulate General for northern Laos. Directories show two different addresses in Luang Prabang, so check by phone before you walk over.

Vietnam consulate in Luang Prabang: contact details and hours

The details below come from our records, checked against public directories on 2026-11-03. The consulate's website did not load during our check.

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The consulate closes on Lao and Vietnamese public holidays, including Tet and Lao New Year in April.

Vietnamese offices in Laos

Vietnam has four offices in Laos: the embassy in Vientiane and consulates in Luang Prabang, Savannakhet and Pakse. Luang Prabang serves the north.

Our page on the Vietnam embassy in Laos compares all four, and the directory of Vietnamese embassies lists other countries.

How to apply for a Vietnam visa in Luang Prabang

A traveler in Luang Prabang has three ways to get a Vietnam visa: an e-visa online, a visa from the consulate, or a visa on arrival at an airport. Visa on arrival works only by air, so overland travelers choose between the e-visa and the consulate.

The table starts with the most common option. Prices last checked: 2026-11-03.

The e-visa allows stays of up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and names one entry gate. From northern Laos, the usual crossings are Tay Trang, on the road to Dien Bien Phu, and Na Meo, reached from Sam Neua. Both accept the e-visa. Our ports of entry guide lists every gate, and our full price list shows each speed.

Luang Prabang shares Vietnam's time zone. On a working day, a Same day order placed before 2:15 p.m. is due by 6:30 p.m. The urgent Vietnam e-visa page covers weekend orders.

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

No, Lao citizens do not need a visa for Vietnam for stays of up to 30 days, under the bilateral agreement between the two countries. A longer stay needs a visa, and the e-visa covers up to 90 days.

Foreign travelers in Luang Prabang follow their own passport's rules. Our page on the Vietnam visa for Lao citizens covers the details as of November 2026.

Services and how to book

The Luang Prabang consulate handles visas, Vietnamese passports and civil registration for northern Laos. Phone before you visit to confirm the address, documents and hours.

Vietnam uses the apostille in place of consular legalization from 11 September 2026, according to the embassy in Vientiane.

VietnamVisa.com is a private visa agency, not a government website. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25 (single entry) or US$50 (multiple entry). For the road to Dien Bien Phu, apply for your Vietnam e-visa online with Tay Trang as your gate.

Last verified: 2026-11-03, against our records and public directories.

Frequently asked questions

Can I cross at Tay Trang on a Vietnam e-visa?

Yes, Tay Trang accepts the Vietnam e-visa. It is the usual crossing from northern Laos to Dien Bien Phu. Select Tay Trang as your port of entry on the application and carry a printed copy with the same passport.

Which address of the Luang Prabang consulate is current?

Our records show No. 15/II, Wat That village, on Phothisalath Rd. Some directories list an address in That Bo Sot village. Phone +856 71 254 748 to confirm before you go.

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

No, Lao citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 30 days. For a longer stay, apply for an e-visa of up to 90 days.

What time is it in Vietnam when it is 9 a.m. in Luang Prabang?

It is also 9:00 a.m. Laos and Vietnam share the same time zone, UTC+7.

Frequently asked questions