Vietnam Embassy in Vientiane - Visa Information & how to apply
Embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane - 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 |
| Email: | vnemb.lao@gmail.com; vnemb.lao@mofa.gov.vn |
| Office hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
How to apply
Travellers from Vientiane, Laos can apply for a visa for Vietnam in person at the embassy of Vietnam in Vientiane or apply for a pre-approved visa letter online to pick up the visa on arrival.
To apply for an e-visa online from Vientiane, 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 01 October 2024.
- Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Vientiane, 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 Vientiane who plan to arrive in Vietnam by air from Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
2 - What time does the embassy open?
3 - How long does it take to get a visa in Vientiane?
4 - How much is a tourist visa in Vientiane?
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.