Lao People's Democratic Republic visas
Laos publishes tourist eVisa guidance through the official Lao eVisa portal, and investor, foreign technical worker, stay permit card and multiple entry-exit visa guidance through the Invest Laos one-stop service. The current Visa Atlas packet covers tourist eVisa, eVisa status enquiry, NI-B2 investor business visa, LA-B2 foreign technical worker visa, investor/family stay permit card and investor multiple entry-exit services. Applicants should confirm live nationality eligibility, filing location, fee and document requirements with the official portal or one-stop service before paying or travelling.
6 routes · 2 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Lao official online visa portal ↗ · Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) — Official Lao eVisa portal for online tourist visa applications, status checks, fees and designated eVisa entry-port guidance.
- Investment Promotion and Management Committee (IPMC) — Official investment one-stop guidance for Lao business investor visas, foreign technical worker visas, stay permit cards and multiple entry-exit visa services.
- Department of Immigration (DOI) — Official Lao PDR immigration department site for immigration authority context and public immigration information.
Visa routes (6)
Tourist eVisa
Official Lao eVisa route for eligible tourism visitors applying online before travel.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Business Investor Visa (NI-B2)
Lao business visa route for foreign investors approved for investment in Lao PDR.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Foreign Technical Worker Visa (LA-B2)
Lao business visa route for foreign technical officers and employees attached to approved projects or companies.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Stay Permit Card for Investors and Family
Stay Permit Card route for foreign investors and qualifying family after entry on the correct Lao business visa.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors
Lao multiple entry-exit visa service for investors who already hold the required business visa and stay permit card.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
eVisa Status Enquiry
Official Lao eVisa portal service for checking an existing eVisa application status.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Lao People's Democratic Republic have?+
We cover 6 Lao People's Democratic Republic visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, investor, sponsored work, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Lao People's Democratic Republic visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
2 of the 6 Lao People's Democratic Republic routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Lao People's Democratic Republic visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Lao People's Democratic Republic routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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