Vietnam Consulate in Pakse - Visa Information & how to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in Pakse - Laos
| Address: | No.21 Rd, Pakxé, Laos |
| Phone: | + 856 3121 4199 or +856 3125 2947 |
| Fax: | +856 3121 2058 or +856 3121 4140 |
| Email: | vnemb.la@mofa.gov.vn |
| Office hours: | From 7:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:30, Monday through Friday |
How to apply
Travellers from Pakse, Laos can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in Pakse or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival.
To apply for an e-visa online from Pakse, 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 Pakse time on 03 June 2025.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Pakse, 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 easy and convenient way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for Lao applicants or foreign travellers residing in Pakse who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from Pakse, 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions, answered
1 - How do I make a visa appointment at the Vietnamese embassy/consulate in Pakse?
2 - What time does the embassy open?
3 - How long does it take to get a visa in Pakse?
4 - How much is a tourist visa in Pakse?
E-visa: 25 USD for 1 month single entry.
Visa on arrival stamping fee: 25 USD for single entry and 50 USD for multiple entry.