Vietnam Visa Requirement for citizens of Laos

Are Laos citizens exempted from visa?

The table below gives information about whether a Laos citizen needs a visa to enter Vietnam or not:

Therefore, the table above shows that Laos do NOT need to apply for a Vietnam visa if they want to stay for 30 days in maximum and must meet the following conditions:

• Laos passport has 6 months validity (at least) since your entry date
• Laos passport has 02 blank pages in minimum.

How to get a Vietnam visa for Laos Citizens?

Laos citizens or Laos passport holders can apply for a Vietnamese visa in 02 following ways:

1- Getting Visa at Vietnamese Embassy

You can contact directly to Embassy of Vietnam in Laos (if you are living in Laos), or in a nation that you are settling in.

To obtain Vietnam Visa, you must prepare required documents:

• Your original passport has at least 6-months validity
• One application form is filled in with your correct information, along with 02 passport photos
• Visa fee for Vietnamese Embassy. Please note that the cost depends on the length and purpose of the trip. The more important thing is all visa application fees at the Embassy are non-refundable
• If you send your application form by mail or post office, please provide your correct address that you want to return your passport and visa. All documents should be placed in one package

2-Getting Vietnam e-Visa online (highly recommended)

To get a Vietnam e‑visa online, you just need to follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Complete the online e-visa application form
   Please upload clear, high-resolution images of your passport’s bio page and a 4x6cm photograph in .jpg format.
2. Review your application and submit payment
   It is essential to thoroughly review and confirm all details in your application, including your arrival ports and travel dates. Be informed that any changes cannot be made after your e-visa has been issued.
3. Receive your e-visa via your email
   Once you have received your e-visa document through email, please print it and carry it with you when arriving at the entry point in Vietnam.

Vietnam e-Visa fees for Laos

The mentioned service fees above are applied to normal processing time which is 2 business days. If you want to use emergency visa service, please contact us.